Origin
Framingham, MA
Evening in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Framingham, MA to Plymouth, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
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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Plymouth, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Framingham, MA to Plymouth, MA covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 $9.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m 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 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 56.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 Plymouth, MA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kendall Street | — | — |
| Howard Street | — | — |
| Bishop Street | — | — |
| Waverly Street | — | — |
| West Central Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Wellesley Avenue | — | — |
| Great Plain Avenue | — | — |
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 Plymouth, MA.
1
Start on the route
315 ft
·
24 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
161 ft
·
17 sec
3
Turn left onto Kendall Street
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
Kendall Street
4
Turn right
223 ft
·
22 sec
5
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Howard Street
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Bishop Street
115 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bishop Street
7
Turn left onto Waverly Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Waverly Street
8
Continue on West Central Street
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
West Central Street
9
Continue on Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Turn right onto Wellesley Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Wellesley Avenue
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Great Plain Avenue
144 ft
·
2 sec
·
Great Plain Avenue
12
Exit the roundabout onto Great Plain Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Great Plain Avenue
13
Continue on Great Plain Avenue
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Great Plain Avenue
14
Turn right onto Dedham Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Dedham Avenue
15
Continue on West Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Street
16
Take the ramp right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 95 South, MA 128 South: Canton, Providence
17
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
19
Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod
20
Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
21
Merge slight left onto Cape Cod
27 mi
·
34 min
·
Cape Cod
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
23
Turn straight onto Samoset Street
253 ft
·
10 sec
·
Samoset Street
24
Continue on Samoset Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Samoset Street
25
Turn right onto Court Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Court Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.2 mi from Framingham, MA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plymouth, MA
The final approach into Plymouth, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.01 one way
$18.02 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Plymouth, MA
Evening in Plymouth on Thursday
Local time
5:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
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 21m 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 Plymouth, MA covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kendall Street, Howard Street, Bishop Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.2 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 $9.01 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 Plymouth, MA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Plymouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Framingham, MA to Plymouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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