Origin
Monson, MA
Afternoon in Monson on Saturday
Local time
1:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monson, MA to Framingham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monson, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monson, MA to Framingham, MA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Chestnut Street, Bethany Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| Bethany Road | — | — |
| Brimfield Road | — | — |
| Monson Road | — | — |
| Main Palmer Road | — | — |
| Palmer Road | — | — |
| Sturbridge Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monson, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on Harrison Avenue
233 ft
·
15 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on Bethany Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Bethany Road
5
Continue on Brimfield Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brimfield Road
6
Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Monson Road
7
Continue on Main Palmer Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Palmer Road
8
Turn slight right onto Palmer Road
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmer Road
9
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
10
Continue on Sturbridge Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sturbridge Road
11
Continue on Brimfield Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Brimfield Road
12
Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Charlton Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Charlton Road
14
Take the exit slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wilbur Cross Highway
16
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
32 mi
·
37 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
18
Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MA 9 East: Framingham
19
Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
20
Take the exit slight right
459 ft
·
13 sec
21
Turn slight left onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
High Street
22
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Union Avenue
24
Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
Concord Street
26
Turn right onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
27
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
28
Turn right
121 ft
·
11 sec
29
Turn right
7 ft
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Monson, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.59 one way
$17.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Framingham, MA
Afternoon in Framingham on Saturday
Local time
1:37 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
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
1h 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
53.7 mi in 1h 4m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Monson, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 4m 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 Monson, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monson, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Framingham, MA before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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