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Trip from Framingham, MA to East Bridgewater, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

39.3 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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human settlement in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

East Bridgewater, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Framingham, MA to East Bridgewater, MA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Amvets Highway, West Central Street, Yankee Division Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on Amvets Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 39.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Amvets Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Howard Street

Turn left onto Howard Street

Navigation decision point

8
17.5 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 1

Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
20.7 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River
7
34.1 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward MA 106 East: West Bridgewater

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 28A Toward MA 106 East: West Bridgewater

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Framingham, MA to East Bridgewater, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence along the way.

Providence

11.9 mi in | ~25m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Amvets Highway 12.9 mi 14m
West Central Street 5.7 mi 10m
Yankee Division Highway 5.4 mi 7m
West Center Street 3.3 mi 6m
US 1 3.1 mi 4m
Great Plain Avenue 2.7 mi 5m
Dedham Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Spring Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Amvets Highway — 12.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

316 ft · 23 sec · this road
2

Turn right

160 ft · 16 sec
3

Turn left onto Kendall Street

112 ft · 7 sec · Kendall Street
4

Turn right

223 ft · 21 sec
5

Turn left onto Howard Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Howard Street
6

At end of road, turn right onto Bishop Street

114 ft · 11 sec · Bishop Street
7

Turn left onto MA 135

0.5 mi · 1 min · Waverly Street
8

Continue on MA 135

5.7 mi · 10 min · West Central Street
9

Continue on MA 16; MA 135

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Washington Street
10

Turn right onto MA 135

0.5 mi · 1 min · Wellesley Avenue
Use the right lane.
11

Enter roundabout onto MA 135

143 ft · 2 sec · Great Plain Avenue
12

Continue on MA 135

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Great Plain Avenue
13

Continue on MA 135

2.4 mi · 5 min · Great Plain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto MA 135

1.3 mi · 2 min · Dedham Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on MA 135

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West Street
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence
17

Merge onto I 95; MA 128

5.4 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 1
Exit 26 Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 4 Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on MA 24

13 mi · 14 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 39 sec
Exit 28A Toward MA 106 East: West Bridgewater Use the right lane.
22

Turn straight onto MA 106

3.3 mi · 6 min · West Center Street
Use the straight lane.
23

Continue on MA 106

0.3 mi · 34 sec · West Street
24

Turn left onto Spring Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Spring Street
25

Turn left onto MA 18

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Bedford Street
26

Turn left onto Union Street

225 ft · 13 sec · Union Street
27

Arrive at destination

Union Street

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.7 mi from Framingham, MA · 35m into the drive

town in Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dedham, MA

20 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

Bridgewater, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dedham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Bridgewater, MA

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

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.29 one way

$12.58 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.86 $13.72
premium $4.82 $7.46 $14.92
diesel $5.61 $8.68 $17.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.13 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57
EV Truck/SUV 15.7 0 $5.50 $2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Framingham, MA

Morning in Framingham on Saturday

Local time

11:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Bridgewater, MA

Morning in East Bridgewater on Saturday

Local time

11:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

10 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 3m 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 East Bridgewater, MA covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Amvets Highway, West Central Street, Yankee Division Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.29 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Framingham, MA to East Bridgewater, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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