Trip from Framingham, MA to Falmouth, MA

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

79.6 mi

128 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 43m ★

6 AM

1h 52m

8 AM

2h 8m

10 AM

1h 57m

12 PM

1h 56m

3 PM

1h 58m

5 PM

2h 7m

8 PM

1h 47m

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 Falmouth, MA covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, MA 28, MA 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.7 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.67 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

39.8 miles from Framingham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 79.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and MA 28. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.7 miles on I 495.

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

There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and MA 28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 79.6 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: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Beaver Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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

Turn left onto Howard Street

Navigation decision point

0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Beaver Street

At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street

Navigation decision point

13.9 mi into trip | ~25m in | MA 115 / North Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 115 / North Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto MA 28 / General MacArthur Boulevard toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape...

Towns Along This Route

Between Framingham, MA and Falmouth, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod and National Cemetery.

Joint Base Cape Cod

65.6 mi in | ~1h 29m | via MA 28

National Cemetery

65.6 mi in | ~1h 29m | via MA 28

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	29.7 mi	34m
MA 28	10.3 mi	15m
MA 25	10.1 mi	11m
General MacArthur Boulevard	4 mi	6m
Commercial Street	3.4 mi	4m
South Main Street	2.3 mi	3m
Main Street	2 mi	3m
Pond Street	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 29.7 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

316 ft · 23 sec · this road

Turn right

160 ft · 16 sec

Turn left onto Kendall Street

112 ft · 7 sec · Kendall Street

Turn right

223 ft · 21 sec

Turn left onto Howard Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Howard Street

At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street

274 ft · 13 sec · Beaver Street

Turn slight left onto Beaver Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Beaver Street

Continue on Kendall Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kendall Avenue

Turn right onto Coolidge Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

At end of road, turn right onto MA 27

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on MA 27

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Turn slight right onto Bullard Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bullard Street

Continue on MA 115

0.9 mi · 1 min · Orchard Street

Continue on MA 115

1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street

Turn left onto MA 115

1.0 mi · 1 min · Plain Street

Continue on MA 115

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Village Street

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 115

1.0 mi · 1 min · Norfolk Road

Continue on MA 115

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

Continue on MA 115

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

Continue on MA 115

1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 115

73 ft · 1 sec · Union Street

Continue on MA 115

470 ft · 8 sec · Union Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 115

109 ft · 2 sec · North Street

Continue on MA 115

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Street

Continue on MA 115

1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street

Continue on MA 115

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Street

Continue on MA 115

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Turner Road

At end of road, turn left onto MA 140

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Pierce Street

Continue on MA 140

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on MA 140

432 ft · 7 sec · School Street

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140

154 ft · 2 sec · School Street

Turn right onto MA 140

0.7 mi · 1 min · Central Street

Continue on MA 140

0.7 mi · 1 min · Commercial Street

Continue on MA 140

2.7 mi · 3 min · Commercial Street

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140

1.0 mi · 2 min · MA 140

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 495

30 mi · 34 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 25

10 mi · 11 min · MA 25

Continue on MA 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · MA 28

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

286 ft · 9 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Continue on MA 28

4.0 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

Toward MA 28 South: Woods Hole, Joint Base Cape Cod, National Cemetery

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 15 sec · MA 28

Continue on MA 28

9.4 mi · 13 min · MA 28

Use the straight lane.

Turn straight onto MA 28

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Palmer Avenue

Turn left onto MA 28

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Elm Arch Way

185 ft · 13 sec · Elm Arch Way

Turn left

94 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 39.8 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.7 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 79.6 miles or 1h 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.8 miles or 59m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Falmouth, 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 79.6 miles and 1h 51m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 29.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.8 mi from Framingham, MA · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

40 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Falmouth, MA

The final approach into Falmouth, 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 Falmouth, MA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.67 one way

$25.34 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$13.78	$27.56
premium	$4.80	$15.04	$30.08
diesel	$5.64	$17.68	$35.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.9	$8.36	$3.82
Efficient EV	19.9	$6.96	$3.18
EV Truck/SUV	31.8	$11.14	$5.09

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

3:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Falmouth, MA

Afternoon in Falmouth on Monday

Local time

3:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

33 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

1h 51m 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 Falmouth, MA covers 79.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, MA 28, MA 25. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.8 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 $12.67 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Beaver Street): Navigation decision point.

Between Framingham, MA and Falmouth, MA, road signs point toward Joint Base Cape Cod and National Cemetery.

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Trip from Framingham, MA to Falmouth, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Falmouth, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Framingham, MA

Falmouth, MA

Same local time

33 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 51m on the road

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