Origin
North Chicopee, MA
Late night in North Chicopee on Friday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Chicopee, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
67 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Chicopee, MA
Phil Evenden
Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Chicopee, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, Montgomery Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 67 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 67 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 61.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Dale Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 67 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Dale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dale Street
At end of road, turn left onto Dale Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Montgomery Street
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
Navigation decision point
8
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
5
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 9 East: Framingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
5
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 61.9 mi | 1h 11m |
| Worcester Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Montgomery Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Montello Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dale Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Montauk Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 61.9 mi, about 1h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Chicopee, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on Montauk Road
65 ft
·
3 sec
·
Montauk Road
2
Turn slight left onto Montello Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Montello Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Dale Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Dale Street
4
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
8
Merge onto I 90
62 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 111
Toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward MA 9 East: Framingham
11
Merge onto MA 9
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
12
Take the exit
459 ft
·
12 sec
13
Turn slight left onto High Street
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
High Street
14
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
State Street
15
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.5 mi from North Chicopee, MA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from North Chicopee, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.9 miles.
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
$10.72 one way
$21.45 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.69 | $23.39 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.72 | $25.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.71
Massachusetts Turnpike
(61.9 mi)
$3.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$4
Total
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Framingham Center on Friday
Local time
12:16 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
24 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
1h 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 North Chicopee, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Road, Montgomery Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from North Chicopee, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.72 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 67 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Dale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 64 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from North Chicopee, MA to Framingham Center, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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