Origin
Jamaica Plain, MA
Afternoon in Jamaica Plain on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica Plain, MA to Framingham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
35m
Distance
18.3 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamaica Plain, MA to Framingham, MA covers 18.3 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Centre Street, Lieutenant Edward J, Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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 35m drive with frequent turns across 18.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centre 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 35m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Street | — | — |
| Lieutenant Edward J | — | — |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | — | — |
| West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary | — | — |
| West Roxbury Parkway | — | — |
| Franklin Park Circle | — | — |
| Horace James Circle | — | — |
| Hammond Pond Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Centre Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on Orchard Street
312 ft
·
14 sec
·
Orchard Street
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lieutenant Edward J. Murray Memorial Circle
213 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lieutenant Edward J. Murray Memorial Circle
4
Exit the rotary onto Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
5
Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary
46 ft
·
West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary
7
Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Roxbury Parkway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
Franklin Park Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roxbury Parkway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Horace James Circle
256 ft
·
4 sec
·
Horace James Circle
11
Exit the rotary onto Hammond Pond Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hammond Pond Parkway
12
Turn left onto MA 9 West: Wellesley
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
MA 9 West: Wellesley
13
Continue on MA 9 West: Wellesley
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 9 West: Wellesley
14
Merge slight left onto Boylston Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boylston Street
15
Continue on Worcester Street
8.6 mi
·
14 min
·
Worcester Street
16
Continue on Worcester Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
17
Take the exit right toward MA 126 North: Wayland, Concord
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
MA 126 North: Wayland, Concord
18
Turn right onto Concord Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Concord Street
19
Continue on Concord Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Concord Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
21
Turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
22
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
23
Turn right
121 ft
·
11 sec
24
Turn right
7 ft
25
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Framingham, MA
Afternoon in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
11 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
35m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Framingham, MA covers 18.3 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centre Street, Lieutenant Edward J, Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.2 miles from Jamaica Plain, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 35m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamaica Plain, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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