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Trip from Framingham, MA to Lee, MA

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

Drive Time

2h 11m

Distance

107 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

23 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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

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city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Lee, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Framingham, MA to Lee, MA covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, Union Avenue 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 $17.12 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.

Midpoint

53.5 miles from Framingham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 100.4 mi 1h 55m
Worcester Road 1.9 mi 3m
Union Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Housatonic Street 0.5 mi 1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Park Street 0.1 mi <1m
Concord Street <0.1 mi <1m
Kendall Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 100.4 mi, about 1h 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

192 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

Turn right

119 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn right

70 ft · 10 sec
4

Turn left

81 ft · 7 sec
5

Turn right onto Kendall Street

229 ft · 12 sec · Kendall Street
6

Turn right onto MA 126

255 ft · 15 sec · Concord Street
7

Turn left onto Union Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
8

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

119 ft · 2 sec · Main Street
9

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Main Street
10

Turn left onto MA 30

367 ft · 7 sec · Worcester Road
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
12

Merge onto MA 9

1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road
13

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West Use the slight left lane.
15

Merge onto I 90

32 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

68 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 10 Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
18

Keep slight right at fork

376 ft · 9 sec
19

Merge onto US 20

0.5 mi · 1 min · Housatonic Street
20

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Park Street
21

Arrive at destination

US 20

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 53.5 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 1h 7m 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 24 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.5 miles or 1h 7m 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 47m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 107 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Framingham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palmer, MA

54 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

Worcester, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmer, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.5 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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Roses Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lee, Massachusetts

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 107

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+14132433333

Visit website

Morgan House Inn & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lee, Massachusetts

0.1 mi

Cafe Triskele

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lee, Massachusetts

0.3 mi

Roses Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 107

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+14132433333

Visit website

Morgan House Inn & Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 107

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: 4–8 pm

+14132433661

Visit website

Cafe Triskele

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $30 to $50 mile 107

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: 5–9 pm

+14132436397

Visit website

Franklin St Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Framingham, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+15088793400

Visit website

Sabor Latino Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.8

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14133312806

Tony & Penny's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 61.1

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14135836351

Visit website

Lucky Strike Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.8

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14135367912

Primavera Cafe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 61.1

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14135890562

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 107

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 107

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 107

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 107

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 76.4

Westfield, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

DementedFX

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68.8

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 61.1

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 22.9

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 105.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 126 / Concord Street

Turn right onto MA 126 / Concord Street

Navigation decision point

8
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...
6
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.
6
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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.12 one way

$34.25 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $18.67 $37.35
premium $4.82 $20.32 $40.63
diesel $5.61 $23.62 $47.25

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

$17

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

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 Blink Network: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.1 0 $11.24 $5.14
Efficient EV 26.8 0 $9.36 $4.28
EV Truck/SUV 42.8 0 $14.98 $6.85

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (65% 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

Afternoon in Framingham on Saturday

Local time

2:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lee, MA

Afternoon in Lee on Saturday

Local time

2:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

5 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

2h 11m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New England National Scenic Trail

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 62.7
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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

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

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

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

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 ~64 min detour Free near mile 3.7
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 11m highway drive covering 107 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Road. 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 21 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?

8/10

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

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 107 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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 107 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Framingham, MA to Lee, MA covers 107 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, Union Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.5 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 $17.12 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 107 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.

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.

The route from Framingham, MA to Lee, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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