Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Phil Evenden
The drive from Marion, MA to Framingham, MA covers 70.2 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 Front Street, Main Street, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.17 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
35.1 miles from Marion, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 70.2 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 Marion, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Marion, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spring Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 195 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 140 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Commercial Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, MA and Framingham, MA.
Start on Pitcher Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Turn left onto Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street
Turn left onto Spring Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Take the ramp straight toward I 195 East
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Marlboro
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield
Continue on Commercial Street
Continue on Central Street
Turn left onto Rockhill Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Pierce Street
Turn right onto Turner Road
Continue on Pine Street
Continue on Pond Street
Continue on North Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street
Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road
Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road
Continue on Holbrook Street
Continue on Baltimore Street
Continue on Norfolk Road
Continue on Village Street
Turn slight left onto Plain Street
Turn right onto Exchange Street
Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street
Continue on Orchard Street
Continue on Bullard Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
Turn left onto Coolidge Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
Continue on Beaver Street
Continue on Beaver Street
Continue on Bishop Street
Turn left onto Howard Street
Turn right onto Freeman Street
Continue on Frederick Street
Turn left
Turn right
Turn right
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 70.2 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.1 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Marion, 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 Marion, MA
This is one driving day of about 70.2 miles and 1h 21m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.1 mi from Marion, MA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 70.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Marion, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Framingham, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.17 one way
$22.35 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Marion on Sunday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
10:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
35 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.
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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