Origin
Ludlow, MA
Afternoon in Ludlow on Saturday
Local time
12:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ludlow, MA to Framingham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ludlow, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ludlow, MA to Framingham, MA covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, Union Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 62.6 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Howard Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Howard Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (MA 21 / Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Howard Street
At end of road, turn left onto Howard Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 21 / Center Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 21 / Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ludlow, MA to Framingham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Southboro along the way.
Southboro
57.8 mi in
|
~1h 10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Worcester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Union Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sewall Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Oak Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ludlow, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on this road
130 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
181 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn right
73 ft
·
11 sec
4
Turn left onto Walnut Street
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Walnut Street
5
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oak Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Howard Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Howard Street
7
Turn right onto Sewall Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sewall Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto MA 21
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Center Street
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight left lane.
11
Merge onto I 90
56 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
14
Merge onto MA 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
15
Take the exit
459 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn slight left onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
High Street
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Union Avenue
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Union Avenue
19
Continue on Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto MA 126
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
Concord Street
21
Turn right onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
22
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
23
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
24
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Ludlow, MA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Ludlow, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Framingham, MA
The final approach into Framingham, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.02 one way
$20.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.93 | $21.85 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.35
Massachusetts Turnpike
(55.9 mi)
$3.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:33 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
10 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
1h 21m 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 Ludlow, MA to Framingham, MA covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, Union Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.3 miles from Ludlow, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.6 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Howard Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.7 miles (MA 21 / Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ludlow, MA to Framingham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Southboro along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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