Origin
Marshfield, MA
Evening in Marshfield on Thursday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marshfield, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
47.4 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marshfield, MA
Italo Melo
Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Marshfield, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, I 95, Worcester Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 47.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 47.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway.
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 47.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.8 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge onto MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 93 South: Canton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 43A
Toward I 93 South: Canton
9
25.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
7
36.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 36B
Toward MA 9 West: Framingham
6
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
High Street
Turn sharp right onto High Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Marshfield, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Boston
3.4 mi in
|
~6m
Portsmouth New Hampshire
25.9 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Highway | 15.5 mi | 19m |
| I 95 | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| Worcester Street | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 6 mi | 7m |
| Plain Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Ocean Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 1 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrims Highway
— 15.5 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on MA 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ocean Street
2
Continue on MA 139
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Plain Street
3
Continue on MA 139
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Church Street
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
5
Merge onto MA 3
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43A
Toward I 93 South: Canton
7
Merge onto I 93; US 1
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 1
Exit 1B
Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
I 95
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 36B
Toward MA 9 West: Framingham
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto MA 9
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
Worcester Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on MA 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
13
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Worcester Road
14
Turn left onto MA 30
235 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edgell Road
15
Turn sharp right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
High Street
16
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
17
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Marshfield, MA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Marshfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Framingham Center, MA
The final approach into Framingham Center, 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
$7.59 one way
$15.17 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.15 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Center, MA
Evening in Framingham Center on Thursday
Local time
6:07 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 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 10m 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 Marshfield, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 47.4 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, I 95, Worcester Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Marshfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.59 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 47.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.8 miles (MA 3 / Pilgrims Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Marshfield, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Boston and Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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