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Trip from Ludlow, MA to Framingham Center, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

60.7 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Ludlow, MA

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city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham Center, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ludlow, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Walnut Street, Oak Street, Howard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Walnut Street
Oak Street
Howard Street
Sewall Street
Center Street
Massachusetts Turnpike
MA 9
MA 9 East

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

131 ft · 11 sec · the route
2

Turn right

180 ft · 15 sec
3

Turn right

72 ft · 11 sec
4

Turn left onto Walnut Street

285 ft · 15 sec · Walnut Street
5

Turn right onto Oak Street

0.1 mi · 40 sec · Oak Street
6

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

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Howard Street
7

Turn right onto Sewall Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Sewall Street
8

At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Center Street
9

Take the ramp right

0.1 mi · 19 sec
10

Keep slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
11

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

56 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
12

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

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
13

Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham

0.3 mi · 41 sec · MA 9 East: Framingham
14

Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road
15

Take the exit slight right

459 ft · 13 sec
16

Turn slight left onto High Street

112 ft · 5 sec · High Street
17

Turn right onto State Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · State Street
18

Turn left

56 ft · 4 sec
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Southbridge, MA

30 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.

Popular next leg

Southbridge, MA to Framingham Center, MA

41.4 mi · 54m

Pacing Suggestions

Palmer, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Southbridge, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.3 miles from Ludlow, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.71 one way

$19.43 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.59 $21.19
premium $4.82 $11.53 $23.05
diesel $5.61 $13.40 $26.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
EV Truck/SUV 24.3 0 $8.50 $3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Ludlow, MA

Afternoon in Ludlow on Saturday

Local time

4:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Framingham Center, MA

Afternoon in Framingham Center on Saturday

Local time

4:34 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°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

1 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

1h 3m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

60.7 mi in 1h 3m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Walnut Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 Ludlow, MA to Framingham Center, MA is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Ludlow, MA to Framingham Center, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ludlow, MA to Framingham Center, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Framingham Center, MA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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