Origin
Framingham, MA
Afternoon in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 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 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
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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Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA covers 17.2 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 Frederick Street, Concord Street, Hartford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 17.2 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 17.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Frederick Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Jamaica Plain, 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick Street | — | — |
| Concord Street | — | — |
| Hartford Street | — | — |
| MA 9 East | — | — |
| Worcester Street | — | — |
| Boylston Street | — | — |
| Hammond Pond Parkway | — | — |
| Horace James Circle | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Frederick Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Jamaica Plain, MA.
1
Start on the route
7 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
121 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left
180 ft
·
19 sec
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
18 sec
·
Frederick Street
5
Turn right onto Concord Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Concord Street
6
Turn right onto Hartford Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Street
7
Take the ramp slight left toward MA 9 East: Boston
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 9 East: Boston
8
Merge slight left onto Worcester Street
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Worcester Street
9
Continue on Boylston Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Boylston Street
10
Take the exit slight right toward Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury
11
Turn right onto Hammond Pond Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hammond Pond Parkway
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Horace James Circle
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
Horace James Circle
13
Exit the rotary onto Newton Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Newton Street
14
Keep slight left to continue on Newton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Newton Street
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Newton Street
16
Keep slight right to continue on Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newton Street
17
Continue on Pond Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
18
Turn right onto Arborway
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Arborway
19
Continue on Arborway
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
Arborway
20
Continue on Arborway
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Arborway
21
Turn right onto Pond Street
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pond Street
22
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Orchard Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.75 one way
$5.51 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 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 | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
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
Jamaica Plain, MA
Afternoon in Jamaica Plain on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
11 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Framingham, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA covers 17.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Frederick Street, Concord Street, Hartford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.6 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 $2.75 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.
The drive from Framingham, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Framingham, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Framingham, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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