Origin
Framingham, MA
Morning in Framingham on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to North Adams, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
126.5 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
★
6 AM
3h 7m
8 AM
3h 30m
10 AM
3h 15m
12 PM
3h 13m
3 PM
3h 16m
5 PM
3h 29m
8 PM
3h 0m
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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North Adams, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham, MA to North Adams, MA covers 126.5 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 $20.24 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.3 miles from Framingham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 126.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 7m drive with frequent turns across 126.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 68 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Framingham, MA to North Adams, MA is easy. At 3h 7m 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 North Adams, 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 | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| MA 33 | — | — |
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 North Adams, 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
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
MA 33: Chicopee
18
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
19
Keep slight right
135 ft
·
6 sec
20
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Montgomery Street
21
Turn sharp left onto Granby Road
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Granby Road
22
Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinstry Avenue
23
Turn right onto Grattan Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Grattan Street
24
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
25
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
26
Keep slight left to continue on High Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
High Street
27
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
28
Continue on West Franklin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Franklin Street
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northampton Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northampton Street
30
Turn left onto Easthampton Road West
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Easthampton Road West
31
Continue on Mountain Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
32
Continue on Holyoke Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Street
33
Continue on Cottage Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cottage Street
34
Turn right onto Union Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Union Street
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
36
Turn right onto Glendale Street
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Glendale Street
37
Continue on Loudville Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Loudville Road
38
Turn right onto Torrey Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Torrey Street
39
Continue on Glendale Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glendale Road
40
Continue on West Farms Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farms Road
41
Continue on Sylvester Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Sylvester Road
42
Turn left onto Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Chesterfield Road
43
Continue on East Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Street
44
Continue on South Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
45
Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Road
46
Turn right onto Cummington Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cummington Road
47
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
48
Turn left onto Berkshire Trail
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Berkshire Trail
49
Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Corps League Highway
50
Continue on Route 9
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 9
51
Turn right onto Savoy Road
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Savoy Road
52
Continue on Windsor Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Windsor Road
53
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Road
54
Continue on Savoy Road
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Savoy Road
55
Continue on Orchard Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Orchard Street
56
Continue on Center Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Center Street
57
Continue on Park Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Park Street
58
Continue on Columbia Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Street
59
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
Columbia Street
60
Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Columbia Street
61
Continue on Howland Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Howland Avenue
62
Continue on Curran Memorial Highway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Curran Memorial Highway
63
Continue on State Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
64
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
65
Continue on Main Street
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
66
Turn left onto North Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Church Street
67
Turn straight onto Eagle Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
Eagle Street
68
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.3 miles from Framingham, MA, or about 1h 33m 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 28 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Adams, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Framingham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 126.5 miles and 3h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Framingham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.3 mi from Framingham, MA · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in North Adams, MA
The final approach into North Adams, 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 North Adams, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.24 one way
$40.49 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
| premium | $4.82 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.93 | $55.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.28 | $6.07 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.07 | $5.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
North Adams, MA
Morning in North Adams on Saturday
Local time
9:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
6 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
3h 7m 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 North Adams, MA covers 126.5 miles and takes about 3h 7m 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 63.3 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 $20.24 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Framingham, MA to North Adams, MA is easy. At 3h 7m 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 North Adams, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Framingham, MA to North Adams, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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