Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.7 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Photo: Phil Evenden
The drive from Lexington, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 24.7 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Avenue, Waltham Street, Marrett Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.3 miles from Lexington, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 24.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lexington, MA to Framingham Center, MA is easy. At 32m 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 Lexington, MA to Framingham Center, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waltham Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Marrett Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Smith Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trapelo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yankee Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lexington, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
Start on the route
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
Turn left onto Waltham Street
Turn right onto Marrett Road
Turn left onto Spring Street
Continue on Smith Street
Turn right onto Trapelo Road
Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Continue straight
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
Turn slight left onto Concord Street
Continue on Concord Street
Take the ramp straight
Turn right onto Worcester Road
Continue on Worcester Road
Turn left onto Edgell Road
Turn sharp right onto High Street
Turn left onto State Street
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 24.7 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.3 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham Center, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lexington, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lexington, MA
This is one driving day of about 24.7 miles and 32m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.3 mi from Lexington, MA · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 24.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.3 miles from Lexington, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Framingham Center, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Framingham Center, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.86 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.80 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.46 | $1.58 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Lexington on Sunday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Framingham Center on Sunday
Local time
7:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
12 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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