Origin
Framingham, MA
Afternoon in Framingham on Monday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to Nantucket, MA
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
115 mi
185 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
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6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham, MA
Phil Evenden
Nantucket, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham, MA to Nantucket, MA covers 115 miles and takes about 4h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kendall Street, Howard Street, Beaver Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
57.5 miles from Framingham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 20m drive with frequent turns across 115 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 64 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kendall Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 20m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham, MA to Nantucket, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kendall Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coolidge Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bullard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Kendall Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Nantucket, MA.
1
Start on the route
315 ft
·
24 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
161 ft
·
17 sec
3
Turn left onto Kendall Street
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kendall Street
4
Turn right
223 ft
·
22 sec
5
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Howard Street
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Beaver Street
276 ft
·
14 sec
·
Beaver Street
7
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Street
8
Continue on Kendall Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kendall Avenue
9
Turn right onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Street
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
12
Turn slight right onto Bullard Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Street
13
Continue on Orchard Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
14
Continue on Exchange Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
15
Turn left onto Plain Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
16
Continue on Village Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
17
Keep slight left to continue on Norfolk Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
18
Continue on Baltimore Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
19
Continue on Holbrook Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
20
Continue on Rockwood Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
469 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Street
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Street
24
Exit the roundabout onto North Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
25
Continue on Pond Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
26
Continue on Pine Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
27
Continue on Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Turner Road
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pierce Street
29
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
30
Continue on School Street
433 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
31
Keep slight left to continue on School Street
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
School Street
32
Turn right onto Central Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
33
Continue on Commercial Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
34
Continue on Commercial Street
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Commercial Street
35
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
2 min
36
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
37
Merge slight left
30 mi
·
34 min
38
Continue straight
10 mi
·
11 min
39
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
40
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
41
Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandwich Road Connector
42
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Mid-Cape Connector
43
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
44
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
45
Take the exit slight right toward MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
MA 132: Barnstable, Hyannis
46
Keep slight left
305 ft
·
9 sec
47
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
48
Turn straight onto Iyannough Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Iyannough Road
49
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Rotary
230 ft
·
4 sec
·
Airport Rotary
50
Exit the rotary onto Barnstable Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Barnstable Road
51
Continue on Ocean Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Ocean Street
52
Turn left onto South Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Street
53
Turn right onto South Street Dock
367 ft
·
29 sec
·
South Street Dock
54
Turn left onto Slip 1
52 ft
·
4 sec
·
Slip 1
55
Continue on Slip 1
197 ft
·
15 sec
·
Slip 1
56
Continue on Hyannis - Nantucket
28 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
Hyannis - Nantucket
57
Continue straight
144 ft
·
13 sec
58
Turn left onto Steamboat Wharf
66 ft
·
7 sec
·
Steamboat Wharf
59
Continue on Steamboat Wharf
246 ft
·
8 sec
·
Steamboat Wharf
60
Continue on Broad Street
397 ft
·
19 sec
·
Broad Street
61
Turn left onto South Water Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South Water Street
62
Turn right onto Main Street
512 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
63
Turn right onto Centre Street
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Centre Street
64
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.5 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
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 3h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nantucket, 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 115 miles and 4h 20m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Framingham, MA · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nantucket, MA
The final approach into Nantucket, 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 Nantucket, 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
$18.30 one way
$36.61 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $19.91 | $39.82 |
| premium | $4.80 | $21.73 | $43.46 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.08 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.06 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Nantucket, MA
Afternoon in Nantucket on Monday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Nantucket, MA covers 115 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kendall Street, Howard Street, Beaver Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 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 $18.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 20m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham, MA to Nantucket, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Framingham, MA to Nantucket, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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