Origin
Lincoln, MA
Late night in Lincoln on Thursday
Local time
1:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, MA to Framingham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
29m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, MA
S.A. Bond
Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, MA to Framingham, MA covers 13.8 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Concord Road, Cochituate Road, Lincoln Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on Concord Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.21 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
6.9 miles from Lincoln, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 13.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Concord Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near MA 126 / Concord Road.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (MA 126 / Concord Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (MA 27; MA 126 / Cochituate Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (MA 126 / Concord Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 126 / Concord Road
Turn left onto MA 126 / Concord Road
Navigation decision point
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 27; MA 126 / Cochituate Road
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27; MA 126 / Cochituate Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MA 126 / Concord Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 126 / Concord Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Concord Road | 3.8 mi | 8m |
| Cochituate Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Commonwealth Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Great Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Frederick Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Concord Road
— 3.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on Sandy Pond Road
106 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sandy Pond Road
2
Continue on Sandy Pond Road
124 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sandy Pond Road
3
Turn right onto Lincoln Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Road
4
Turn slight right onto MA 117
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Great Road
5
Turn left onto MA 126
3.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Concord Road
6
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27; MA 126
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cochituate Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on MA 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto MA 30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Road
9
Continue on MA 30
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Cochituate Road
10
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto MA 126
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
12
Turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
13
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
14
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
15
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
16
Arrive at 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 6.9 miles from Lincoln, MA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.8 miles.
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 13.8 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.9 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Lincoln, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lincoln, MA
This is one driving day of about 13.8 miles and 29m.
At 13.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Concord Road for about 3.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.9 mi from Lincoln, MA · 14m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.9 miles from Lincoln, 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
$2.21 one way
$4.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
1:23 AM
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
5 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
29m 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 Lincoln, MA to Framingham, MA covers 13.8 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Concord Road, Cochituate Road, Lincoln Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Lincoln, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.21 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 is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (MA 126 / Concord Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (MA 27; MA 126 / Cochituate Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles (MA 126 / Concord Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lincoln, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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