Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
58.7 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Rochester, MA
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The drive from Framingham, MA to Rochester, MA covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Commercial Street, Marys Pond Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.2 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from Framingham, MA to Rochester, MA covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
203 ft
Total Descent
341 ft
Highest Point
242 ft
~16.8 mi in
Elevation Range
213 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Beaver Street): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Howard Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Framingham, MA to Rochester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Plymouth along the way.
Plymouth
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 27.2 mi | 31m |
| Commercial Street | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Marys Pond Road | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| MA 58 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Rockwood Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham, MA and Rochester, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn left onto Kendall Street
Turn right
Turn left onto Howard Street
At end of road, turn right onto Beaver Street
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
Continue on Kendall Avenue
Turn right onto Coolidge Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 27
Continue on MA 27
Turn slight right onto Bullard Street
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Turn left onto MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
Continue on MA 115
At end of road, turn left onto MA 140
Continue on MA 140
Continue on MA 140
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
Turn right onto MA 140
Continue on MA 140
Continue on MA 140
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 140
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 58
Turn right onto Marys Pond Road
Turn straight onto MA 105
Keep slight left at fork onto New Bedford Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Framingham, MA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Framingham, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Rochester, 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.
Regular Gas
$9.39 one way
$18.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.24 | $20.49 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Rochester on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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