Origin
Groveland, MA
Night in Groveland on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groveland, MA to Framingham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
55 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Groveland, MA to Framingham, MA covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Yankee Division Highway, US 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.7 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Groveland, MA to Framingham, MA covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 22.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55 miles you will encounter 22 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 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
8
33.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
44.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
8
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Groveland, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire, Logan Airport, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York and Mass Pike West: Warcester.
Nashua New Hampshire
22.5 mi in
|
~29m
Logan Airport
23.3 mi in
|
~30m
Mass Pike: Boston
44.5 mi in
|
~57m
Albany New York
44.5 mi in
|
~57m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
44.9 mi in
|
~58m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 16.7 mi | 19m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 9.9 mi | 13m |
| US 3 | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Water Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 16.7 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveland, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on MA 97
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gardner Street
2
Continue on MA 97
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Park
3
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bates Bridge
4
Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
5
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
6
Continue on MA 113
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Water Street
7
Continue on MA 113
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merrimack Street
8
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
9
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
218 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
12
Merge onto I 495
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 89A
Toward US 3 South: Burlington, Logan Airport
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 3 South
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Merge onto US 3
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
US 3
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
9.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
23
Continue on this road
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
24
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
25
Merge onto I 90
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
26
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
30
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Street
31
At end of road, turn right onto MA 126
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
32
Turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
33
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
34
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
35
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
36
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Groveland, MA · 35m 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 27.5 miles from Groveland, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Framingham, MA
The final approach into Framingham, 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
$8.80 one way
$17.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Massachusetts Turnpike
(5.7 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$0
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Framingham, MA
Night in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
56°F
Lexington, MA
28 mi in
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
32 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
1h 15m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Groveland, MA to Framingham, MA covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Yankee Division Highway, US 3. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.5 miles from Groveland, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.80 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Groveland, MA and Framingham, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire, Logan Airport, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York and Mass Pike West: Warcester.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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