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Trip from Framingham, MA to Leicester, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

50m

Distance

27.9 mi

45 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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Downtown Leicester, MA, MA

Leicester, MA

Italo Melo

Trip Overview

The drive from Framingham, MA to Leicester, MA covers 27.9 miles and takes about 50m 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 turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.47 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

14 miles from Framingham, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 25m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 50m drive with frequent turns across 27.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kendall 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Framingham, MA to Leicester, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Leicester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kendall Street
Concord Street
Union Avenue
Main Street
Worcester Road
Turnpike Road
Belmont Street
Boston Turnpike

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 Leicester, 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

2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road
13

Continue on Turnpike Road

8.6 mi · 12 min · Turnpike Road
14

Continue on Belmont Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street
15

Continue on Boston Turnpike

4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike
16

Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
17

Continue on Belmont Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street
18

Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street
19

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

167 ft · 3 sec · Washington Square
20

Exit the rotary onto Front Street

427 ft · 11 sec · Front Street
21

Turn right onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Foster Street
22

Turn left onto Main Street

5.8 mi · 11 min · Main Street
23

Continue on South Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
24

Turn left

46 ft · 3 sec
25

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 14 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 25m 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 27.9 miles or 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14 miles or 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leicester, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Framingham, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Framingham, MA

This is one driving day of about 27.9 miles and 50m.

At 27.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14 mi from Framingham, MA · 25m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Worcester, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shrewsbury, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Leicester, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Leicester, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.47 one way

$8.93 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $4.87 $9.74
premium $4.82 $5.30 $10.60
diesel $5.61 $6.16 $12.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.44 $1.12
EV Truck/SUV 11.2 0 $3.91 $1.79

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Framingham, MA

Evening in Framingham on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Leicester, MA

Evening in Leicester on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°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

12 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

50m 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 Leicester, MA covers 27.9 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kendall Street, Concord Street, Union Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14 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 $4.47 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 Leicester, MA is easy. At 50m 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 Leicester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Framingham, MA to Leicester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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