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Trip from Leicester, MA to Framingham, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

44m

Distance

33.9 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Leicester, MA, MA

Leicester, MA

Italo Melo

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Leicester, MA to Framingham, MA covers 33.9 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Myrtle Street, McGrath Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.43 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

16.9 miles from Leicester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 33.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Leicester, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 44m 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 Leicester, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Myrtle Street
McGrath Boulevard
Foster Street
Franklin Street
Harding Street
Winter Street
Grafton Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leicester, MA and Framingham, MA.

1

Start on the route

46 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto Main Street

6.1 mi · 12 min · Main Street
3

Turn right onto Myrtle Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Myrtle Street
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto McGrath Boulevard

0.2 mi · 29 sec · McGrath Boulevard
5

Continue on Foster Street

102 ft · 3 sec · Foster Street
6

Turn slight right onto Franklin Street

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Franklin Street
7

Turn right onto Harding Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Harding Street
8

Turn left onto Winter Street

328 ft · 9 sec · Winter Street
9

Continue on Grafton Street

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Grafton Street
10

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

39 ft · 1 sec · Grafton Street
11

Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
12

Continue on Grafton Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Grafton Road
13

Take the exit right

0.4 mi · 57 sec
14

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 1 min
15

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

15 mi · 16 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
16

Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
17

Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham

0.3 mi · 41 sec · MA 9 East: Framingham
18

Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road
19

Take the exit slight right

459 ft · 13 sec
20

Turn slight left onto High Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · High Street
21

Turn right onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Main Street
22

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue

138 ft · 3 sec · Union Avenue
23

Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
24

At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street

344 ft · 14 sec · Concord Street
25

Turn right onto Frederick Street

328 ft · 16 sec · Frederick Street
26

Turn right

180 ft · 15 sec
27

Turn right

121 ft · 11 sec
28

Turn right

7 ft
29

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.9 miles from Leicester, MA, or about 22m 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 33.9 miles or 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 16.9 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Leicester, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Leicester, MA

This is one driving day of about 33.9 miles and 44m.

At 33.9 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.9 mi from Leicester, MA · 22m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Sudbury, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worcester, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Leicester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Framingham, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Framingham, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.43 one way

$10.85 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $5.92 $11.83
premium $4.82 $6.44 $12.87
diesel $5.61 $7.48 $14.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.2 0 $3.56 $1.63
Efficient EV 8.5 0 $2.97 $1.36
EV Truck/SUV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Leicester, MA

Evening in Leicester on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Framingham, MA

Evening in Framingham on Wednesday

Local time

6:56 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

12 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

44m 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 Leicester, MA to Framingham, MA covers 33.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Myrtle Street, McGrath Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Leicester, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.43 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 Leicester, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 44m 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 Leicester, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Leicester, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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