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 Chicopee, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 31m
Distance
69.8 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 28m
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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Chicopee, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham, MA to Chicopee, MA covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 31m 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 $11.17 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
34.9 miles from Framingham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Street | — | — |
| Concord Street | — | — |
| Union Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Worcester Road | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| I 291 | — | — |
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 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
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
18
Keep slight right
348 ft
·
10 sec
19
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
20
Continue on Springfield Expressway
479 ft
·
7 sec
·
Springfield Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Ludlow, Chicopee Falls
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ludlow, Chicopee Falls
22
Continue on Technology Drive
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Technology Drive
23
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
24
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Church Street
25
Turn left onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Grove Street
26
Turn right onto Front Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
27
Turn left
75 ft
·
5 sec
28
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 34.9 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 45m 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 15 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.9 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chicopee, 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 69.8 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Framingham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.17 one way
$22.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| premium | $4.82 | $13.25 | $26.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
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
Chicopee, MA
Afternoon in Chicopee on Saturday
Local time
2:12 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 31m 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?
69.8 mi in 1h 31m 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.
28 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 Chicopee, MA is easy. At 1h 31m 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 Chicopee, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
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 Chicopee, 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 Chicopee, 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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