Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
45 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
The drive from Framingham, MA to Halifax, MA covers 45 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kendall Street, Howard Street, Bishop Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.16 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
22.5 miles from Framingham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 14m drive with frequent turns across 45 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Framingham, MA to Halifax, MA is easy. At 1h 14m 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 Halifax, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howard Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bishop Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waverly Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Central Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wellesley Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Great Plain Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Halifax, MA.
Start on the route
Turn right
Turn left onto Kendall Street
Turn right
Turn left onto Howard Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bishop Street
Turn left onto Waverly Street
Continue on West Central Street
Continue on Washington Street
Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue
Continue on Great Plain Avenue
Turn right onto Dedham Avenue
Continue on West Street
Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Continue on Amvets Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 106 East: West Bridgewater
Turn straight onto West Center Street
Continue on West Street
Turn left onto Bedford Street
Turn right onto Whitman Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Plymouth Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 45 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.5 miles or 37m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Halifax, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Framingham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 45 miles and 1h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Framingham, MA · 37m 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.
A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Halifax, 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 Halifax, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.16 one way
$14.33 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.00 | $19.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Halifax on Sunday
Local time
2:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
23 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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