Origin
Medway, MA
Night in Medway on Sunday
Local time
9:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Framingham, MA
Drive Time
23m
Distance
11 mi
18 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
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6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
Jimmy Chan
Framingham, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Medway and Framingham, this 11-mile journey is a straightforward commute across the Massachusetts landscape. Expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight planning. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to travel between these two Northeast towns. You will stay entirely on local roads, as this route involves zero highway driving. It is a practical, no-nonsense trip that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without the need for multiple stops.
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
5.5 miles from Medway, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a cruise-control interstate experience. You will navigate primarily via Holliston Street, Concord Street, and Norfolk Street as you make your way through the region. The drive lacks any highway stretches, meaning you will be managing consistent turns throughout the entire 11-mile distance. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on Holliston Street, covering only 2.8 miles before the road profile changes. Because the route is composed entirely of local streets, you should anticipate a drive that feels more like navigating neighborhood corridors than open road transit.
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.
Holliston Street is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Village Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Village Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.8 miles (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Village Street
At end of road, turn right onto Village Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
4.8 mi into trip
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~8m in
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Central Street
Turn left onto Central Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
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~9m in
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MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.1 mi into trip
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~16m in
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MA 126 / Pond Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 126 / Pond Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Holliston Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Concord Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Norfolk Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Pond Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Hollis Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Central Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Village Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Holliston Street
— 2.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Village Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Village Street
3
Turn slight right onto Holliston Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Holliston Street
4
Continue on Norfolk Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Norfolk Street
5
Turn left onto Central Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Central Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16; MA 126
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
7
Turn left onto MA 126
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
8
Continue on MA 126
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pond Street
9
Enter roundabout onto MA 126
114 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pond Street
10
Continue on MA 126
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Pond Street
Use the none lane.
11
Continue on MA 126
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Hollis Street
12
Continue on MA 126
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Concord Street
13
Turn right onto Kendall Street
229 ft
·
15 sec
·
Kendall Street
14
Turn left
81 ft
·
7 sec
15
Turn right
70 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn left
119 ft
·
15 sec
17
Turn left
192 ft
·
14 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 23-minute excursion, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 11-mile trip in one go without worrying about pacing or scheduled rest stops. Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, staying alert is more important than on a straight highway, so try to avoid peak traffic hours to keep your transit time consistent. Keep in mind that with zero highway miles, your speed will remain lower than typical interstate travel. A helpful tip for this route: since you are dealing with frequent turns on local streets, ensure your GPS is set to audio prompts so you can focus on the road instead of checking your screen.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 5.5 miles from Medway, MA, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 2.8 miles.
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 11 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 5.5 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Medway, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Medway, MA
This is one driving day of about 11 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Medway, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Holliston Street for about 2.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 5.5 mi from Medway, MA · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 5.5 miles from Medway, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.75 one way
$3.50 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.90 | $3.81 |
| premium | $4.80 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
9:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
6 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 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
23m 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 Medway, MA to Framingham, MA covers 11 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Holliston Street, Concord Street, Norfolk Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.5 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.75 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 straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Village Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.8 miles (Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (MA 16; MA 126 / Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Medway, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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