Origin
Framingham, MA
Evening in Framingham on Friday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to Somerset, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
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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Somerset, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham, MA to Somerset, MA covers 45.6 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 Somerset Avenue, I 495, Bay Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Somerset Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 45.6 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 45.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Somerset Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 21 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 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 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Howard Street
Turn left onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Beaver Street
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street
Navigation decision point
5
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
6
30.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Taunton, Easton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 25
Toward Taunton, Easton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Framingham, MA and Somerset, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Easton.
Taunton
30.1 mi in
|
~48m
Easton
30.1 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Avenue | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| I 495 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Bay Street | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Commercial Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| County Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Somerset Avenue
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Somerset, MA.
1
Start on this road
316 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
160 ft
·
16 sec
3
Turn left onto Kendall Street
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kendall Street
4
Turn right
223 ft
·
21 sec
5
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Howard Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street
274 ft
·
13 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 end of road, turn right onto MA 27
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on MA 27
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 MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
14
Continue on MA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
15
Turn left onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
16
Continue on MA 115
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
17
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
18
Continue on MA 115
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
19
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
20
Continue on MA 115
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
21
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
22
Continue on MA 115
470 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
23
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Street
24
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
25
Continue on MA 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
26
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
27
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Turner Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto MA 140
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pierce Street
29
Continue on MA 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
30
Continue on MA 140
432 ft
·
7 sec
·
School Street
31
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
School Street
32
Turn right onto MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
33
Continue on MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
34
Continue on MA 140
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Commercial Street
Use the straight lane.
35
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
MA 140
36
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
37
Merge onto I 495
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 25
Toward Taunton, Easton
39
Turn right onto Bay Street
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Bay Street
40
Turn straight onto MA 138
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
41
Enter roundabout onto MA 138
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
MA 138
42
Continue on MA 138
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
MA 138
43
Turn slight right onto MA 138
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Somerset Avenue
44
Continue on MA 138
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lawton Street
45
Continue on MA 138
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Somerset Avenue
46
Continue on MA 138
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Street
47
Turn left onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Street
48
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
49
Continue on High Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
High Street
50
Turn right onto Billy's Lane
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
Billy's Lane
51
Arrive at destination
Billy's Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Framingham, MA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somerset, MA
The final approach into Somerset, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.30 one way
$14.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Somerset, MA
Evening in Somerset on Friday
Local time
7:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 15m 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 Somerset, MA covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Somerset Avenue, I 495, Bay Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 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 $7.30 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.6 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Somerset, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Easton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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