Origin
Norfolk, MA
Morning in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
8:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norfolk, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Rockwood Road, Coolidge Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.3 miles on South Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 15.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 3.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 115 / Rockwood Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 15.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (MA 115 / Rockwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.3 miles (MA 115 / Exchange Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles (MA 27 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 115 / Rockwood Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 115 / Rockwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
5.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
MA 115 / Exchange Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 115 / Exchange Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MA 27 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Kendall Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MA 126 / Concord Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 126 / Concord Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Rockwood Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Coolidge Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Exchange Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Plain Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bullard Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Norfolk Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Orchard Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 3.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on MA 115
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
2
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rockwood Road
3
Continue on MA 115
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
4
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
5
Continue on MA 115
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
6
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
7
Continue on MA 115
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
8
Turn slight left onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
9
Turn right onto MA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
10
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 115
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Exchange Street
11
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
12
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn left onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kendall Avenue
16
Continue on Beaver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Street
17
Continue on Beaver Street
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beaver Street
18
Continue on Bishop Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Bishop Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Clark Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Clark Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto MA 126
280 ft
·
14 sec
·
Concord Street
21
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Lincoln Street
22
Turn right onto Union Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
23
Turn left onto Mount Wayte Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Mount Wayte Avenue
24
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Franklin Street
25
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Maple Street
26
Turn right onto State Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
27
Turn right
55 ft
·
4 sec
28
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.54 one way
$5.09 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Morning in Framingham Center on Friday
Local time
8:13 AM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
30m 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 Norfolk, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 15.9 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Rockwood Road, Coolidge Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.9 miles from Norfolk, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.54 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 15.9 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (MA 115 / Rockwood Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 5.3 miles (MA 115 / Exchange Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 7.3 miles (MA 27 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Norfolk, MA to Framingham Center, 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 Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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