Origin
Framingham, MA
Afternoon in Framingham on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to Acton, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
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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Acton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham, MA to Acton, MA covers 16.9 miles and takes about 34m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Street | — | — |
| Concord Street | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Edgell Road | — | — |
| Nobscot Road | — | — |
| Boston Post Road | — | — |
| Concord Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kendall Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Acton, 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
·
31 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Edgell Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Edgell Road
11
Continue on Nobscot Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nobscot Road
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Post Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boston Post Road
13
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
14
Turn left onto Concord Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
15
Turn sharp left onto Hudson Road
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Hudson Road
16
Turn right onto Maynard Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Maynard Road
17
Continue on Parker Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Parker Street
18
Turn left onto Waltham Street
476 ft
·
15 sec
·
Waltham Street
19
Turn right onto Acton Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Acton Street
20
Continue on Haynes Street
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Haynes Street
21
Continue on Brown Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Street
22
Continue on Acton Street
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
Acton Street
23
Continue on Main Street
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
24
Turn right onto Concord Road
325 ft
·
9 sec
·
Concord Road
25
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.70 one way
$5.41 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.95 | $5.90 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Acton, MA
Afternoon in Acton on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
4 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
16.9 mi in 34m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Kendall Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Framingham, MA to Acton, MA is easy. At 34m 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 Acton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham, MA to Acton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Acton, MA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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