Trip from Framingham, MA to Dalton, MA

Drive Time

2h 43m

Distance

123.1 mi

198 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 33m ★

6 AM

2h 44m

8 AM

3h 5m

10 AM

2h 51m

12 PM

2h 49m

3 PM

2h 52m

5 PM

3h 4m

8 PM

2h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Framingham, MA to Dalton, MA covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, East Street, Holmes Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.59 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.6 miles from Framingham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 43m highway drive covering 123.1 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 100.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and East Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 123.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 126 / Concord Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 126 / Concord Street

Turn right onto MA 126 / Concord Street

Navigation decision point

4.7 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massa...

37.6 mi into trip | ~49m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

105.7 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 10 Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Framingham, MA to Dalton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsfield along the way.

Pittsfield

105.7 mi in | ~2h 8m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	100.4 mi	1h 55m
East Street	3.6 mi	7m
Holmes Road	3.5 mi	7m
Veterans Memorial Highway	2.2 mi	2m
Pittsfield Road	2 mi	3m
Worcester Road	1.9 mi	3m
Main Street	1.4 mi	3m
Union Avenue	1.4 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 100.4 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Dalton, MA.

Start on this road

192 ft · 17 sec · this road

Turn right

119 ft · 10 sec

Turn right

70 ft · 10 sec

Turn left

81 ft · 7 sec

Turn right onto Kendall Street

229 ft · 12 sec · Kendall Street

Turn right onto MA 126

255 ft · 15 sec · Concord Street

Turn left onto Union Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

119 ft · 2 sec · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto MA 30

367 ft · 7 sec · Worcester Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto MA 9

1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 90

32 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

68 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 10 Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

Keep slight right at fork

376 ft · 9 sec

Merge onto US 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · Housatonic Street

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Park Street

Turn slight right onto US 20

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · West Center Street

Continue on US 20

1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

Continue on US 20

1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

Continue on US 7; US 20

2.2 mi · 2 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on US 7; US 20

2.0 mi · 3 min · Pittsfield Road

Take the exit

315 ft · 7 sec

Turn slight right onto Holmes Road

3.5 mi · 7 min · Holmes Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Holmes Road

116 ft · 3 sec · Holmes Road

Turn right onto Elm Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Elm Street

Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dorchester Avenue

Turn right onto Newell Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Newell Street

At end of road, turn right onto East Street

3.6 mi · 7 min · East Street

Turn right onto MA 8; MA 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Haworth Street

392 ft · 17 sec · Haworth Street

Turn right onto Stockbridge Avenue

220 ft · 9 sec · Stockbridge Avenue

Arrive at destination

Stockbridge Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 61.6 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.6 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dalton, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Framingham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Framingham, MA

This is one driving day of about 123.1 miles and 2h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Framingham, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 100.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.6 mi from Framingham, MA · 1h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

62 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.6 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.4 miles.

Arriving in Dalton, MA

The final approach into Dalton, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Dalton, MA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 63.7

View on nps.gov

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

19 mi from route ~49 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour $15

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

24 mi from route ~61 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 4.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.59 one way

$39.19 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$21.31	$42.62
premium	$4.80	$23.26	$46.52
diesel	$5.64	$27.35	$54.70

Estimated Tolls: $6.02

Massachusetts Turnpike (100.4 mi) $6.02

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

23 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Aloft Hotel - Tesla Supercharger

Framingham, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shopper's World - Tesla Supercharger

Framingham, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Old Path Village - Tesla Supercharger

Framingham, MA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Sherwood Plaza Front

Natick, MA

RED_E

10 DCFC

Bazaar Properties LLC

Framingham, MA

RED_E

6 DCFC

601 Old Connecticut Path

Framingham, MA

SHELL_RECHARGE

4 DCFC

Autel - Framingham Rest Stop Westbound

Framingham, MA

AUTEL

4 DCFC

910 Boston Post Road LLC

Marlborough, MA

RED_E

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 11 RED_E: 3 Tesla: 3 AUTEL: 2 EVGATEWAY: 1 Blink Network: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	36.9	$12.93	$5.91
Efficient EV	30.8	$10.77	$4.92
EV Truck/SUV	49.2	$17.23	$7.88

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Framingham, MA

Afternoon in Framingham on Monday

Local time

1:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dalton, MA

Afternoon in Dalton on Monday

Local time

1:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

22 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 43m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Framingham, MA to Dalton, MA covers 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, East Street, Holmes Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 61.6 miles from Framingham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.