Origin
Framingham, MA
Afternoon in Framingham on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to Southampton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
82.7 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
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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Southampton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham, MA to Southampton, MA covers 82.7 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Southampton Road, College Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.4 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.24 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
41.3 miles from Framingham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 70.4 mi | 1h 21m |
| Southampton Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| College Highway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Union Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Concord Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kendall Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 70.4 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Southampton, 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
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41
Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
18
Keep slight left at fork
172 ft
·
6 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto US 202; MA 10
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Southampton Road
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on MA 10
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
College Highway
21
Turn left onto Maple Street
88 ft
·
3 sec
·
Maple Street
22
Arrive at destination
Maple Street
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 41.3 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.4 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 53m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southampton, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Framingham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Framingham, MA
This is one driving day of about 82.7 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 70.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.3 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 76.4 — 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
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
75.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
6
76.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.24 one way
$26.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.43 | $28.87 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.70 | $31.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.22
Massachusetts Turnpike
(70.4 mi)
$4.22
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
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.68 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.58 | $5.29 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Southampton, MA
Afternoon in Southampton on Saturday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
10 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 45m 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
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
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
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 2.9
View on nps.gov
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
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
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
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
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 2.9
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 1h 45m highway drive covering 82.7 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southampton Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.4 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 22 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 70.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southampton 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Southampton, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West and Northampton.
Springfield
4.7 mi in
|
~11m
Massachusetts Turnpike West
4.7 mi in
|
~11m
Northampton
75.7 mi in
|
~1h 33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 82.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Framingham, MA to Southampton, MA covers 82.7 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Southampton Road, College Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.3 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 $13.24 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 82.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.6 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Framingham, MA and Southampton, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West and Northampton.
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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