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Trip from Medway, MA to Framingham, MA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

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

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
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.

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Medway, MA

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city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham, MA

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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.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 10 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 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | ~8m in | Central Street

Turn left onto Central Street

Navigation decision point

5
5.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | 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 | ~16m in | 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
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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.76 one way

$3.52 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $1.92 $3.84
premium $4.82 $2.09 $4.18
diesel $5.61 $2.43 $4.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Medway, MA

Evening in Medway on Thursday

Local time

8:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Framingham, MA

Evening in Framingham on Thursday

Local time

8:01 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

3 degrees cooler 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 $1.76 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 10 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.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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