Origin
Malden, MA
Afternoon in Malden on Friday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malden, MA to Framingham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malden, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 24.3-mile drive from Malden, MA, to Framingham, MA, is easily manageable in about 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this route is budget-friendly. It primarily utilizes the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a direct path. Given its short distance and efficient travel time, you won't need to split this into multiple days. The journey is contained within the Northeast region of the US, specifically Massachusetts, so you can expect a familiar New England driving experience from start to finish.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with 56% of it being highway travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.7 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which will feel like a more traditional highway experience. However, the route also incorporates sections on Concord Street and Prospect Street, suggesting a transition to more local road driving as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll shift from higher-speed cruising to more varied traffic conditions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 29 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 13.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Commercial Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Commercial Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Commercial Street
Turn left onto Commercial Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Highland Avenue
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
8
20.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
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 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
7
21.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.7 mi | 17m |
| Concord Street | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| Prospect Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Fellsway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| McGrath Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Middlesex Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Western Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malden, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on this road
111 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Ruing Court
81 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ruing Court
3
At end of road, turn right onto MA 60
334 ft
·
14 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Continue on MA 60
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Commercial Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Medford Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Medford Street
7
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Highland Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on Middlesex Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Middlesex Avenue
9
Turn left onto MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fellsway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on MA 28
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McGrath Highway
11
Continue on McGrath Highway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
McGrath Highway
Toward Washington Street
12
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Washington Street
13
Turn left onto Prospect Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Western Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Soldiers Field Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Soldiers Field Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 90: Mass Pike
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 90 West: Worcester
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto I 90
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
23
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto MA 126
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
25
Turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
26
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
27
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
28
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.78 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.24 | $8.48 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.82
Massachusetts Turnpike
(13.7 mi)
$0.82
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
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.
Destination
Framingham, MA
Afternoon in Framingham on Friday
Local time
3:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 mph
13% chance
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
11 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
42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Malden, MA to Framingham, MA covers 24.3 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Concord Street, Prospect Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Malden, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.89 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 short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 24.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Commercial Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (Highland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Malden, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Adams 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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