Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham, MA
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Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
The drive from Framingham, MA to Groveland, MA covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Yankee Division Highway, US 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Framingham, MA to Groveland, MA covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.3 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.6 miles you will encounter 20 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 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 3 North: Lowell, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector toward I 495 North: Lowell, Chelmsford, Lawrence
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham, MA and Groveland, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire, New Hampshire, Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington and Nashua New Hampshire - among others.
Providence Rhode Island
Portsmouth New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington
Nashua New Hampshire
Chelmsford
Lawrence
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 10.2 mi | 13m |
| US 3 | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| River Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Water Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Groveland, MA.
Start on this road
Turn left
Turn left
At end of road, turn left onto Frederick Street
Turn right onto MA 126
Continue on MA 126
Turn slight right onto MA 30
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on this road
Continue on US 3
Keep slight right at fork onto Lowell Connector
Take the exit
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 110; MA 113
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
Continue on MA 113
Continue on MA 113
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
Continue on MA 97
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Framingham, MA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Groveland, 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.
Regular Gas
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Framingham on Friday
Local time
9:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
Destination
Night in Groveland on Friday
Local time
9:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
56°F
Lexington, MA
27 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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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