Origin
Framingham, MA
Afternoon in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to North Chicopee, MA
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
69.1 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
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6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham, MA
Phil Evenden
North Chicopee, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham, MA to North Chicopee, MA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kendall Street, Concord Street, Union Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.00 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
34.6 miles from Framingham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 28m drive with frequent turns across 69.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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
The drive from Framingham, MA to North Chicopee, MA is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham, MA to North Chicopee, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Concord Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Union Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Worcester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 33 | 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 North Chicopee, MA.
1
Start on the route
190 ft
·
18 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
118 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right
69 ft
·
10 sec
4
Turn left
82 ft
·
8 sec
5
Turn right onto Kendall Street
230 ft
·
12 sec
·
Kendall Street
6
Turn right onto Concord Street
256 ft
·
15 sec
·
Concord Street
7
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
9
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto Worcester Road
367 ft
·
7 sec
·
Worcester Road
11
Take the ramp straight
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
13
Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
15
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
16
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
MA 33: Chicopee
18
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
19
Keep slight right
135 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Street
21
Turn left onto Dale Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Dale Street
22
Turn right onto Montello Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Montello Road
23
Arrive at your 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 34.6 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 44m 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 69.1 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 44m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Chicopee, 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 69.1 miles and 1h 28m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Framingham, MA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Chicopee, MA
The final approach into North Chicopee, 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 North Chicopee, 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
$11.00 one way
$22.00 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $11.96 | $23.92 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.35 | $30.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.26 | $3.32 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.67 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
North Chicopee, MA
Afternoon in North Chicopee on Sunday
Local time
4:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
35 mi in
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
26 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 28m 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 North Chicopee, MA covers 69.1 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kendall Street, Concord Street, Union Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 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 $11.00 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 drive from Framingham, MA to North Chicopee, MA is easy. At 1h 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham, MA to North Chicopee, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Framingham, MA to North Chicopee, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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