Origin
North Reading, MA
Afternoon in North Reading on Friday
Local time
3:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Reading, 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
51m
Distance
33.5 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Reading, MA
Phil Evenden
Framingham Center, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 33.5-mile drive from North Reading, MA to Framingham Center, MA takes about 51 minutes and is best suited as a single-day trip. You'll navigate through the Northeast region of Massachusetts, primarily using roads like the Yankee Division Highway and the Massachusetts Turnpike. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, this route offers an economical option for local travel. The overall feel is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be making frequent directional changes. This makes it a straightforward journey for a single day's excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 51-minute journey. While 17% of this route is on highways, much of it involves navigating local roads, indicated by the frequent turns. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 18.5 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. This suggests a drive that transitions between faster highway segments and more involved local street driving. You'll likely experience a changing road environment as you progress toward your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
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 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
6
23.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
8
29.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
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 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
7
30.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
6
33.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
High Street
Turn sharp right onto High Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between North Reading, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester and Framingham.
Mass Pike: Boston
22.7 mi in
|
~33m
Albany New York
22.7 mi in
|
~33m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
23.1 mi in
|
~34m
Framingham
29.6 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 18.5 mi | 25m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Haverhill Street | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Worcester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Concord Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 18.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Reading, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on Haverhill Street
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Haverhill Street
2
Enter roundabout
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward MA 128 South
3
Continue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward MA 128 South
4
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
7
Continue on this road
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
8
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
9
Merge onto I 90
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
10
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
14
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Concord Street
15
Continue on Concord Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Concord Street
16
Take the ramp
104 ft
·
3 sec
17
Turn right onto MA 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
18
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Worcester Road
19
Turn left onto MA 30
235 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edgell Road
20
Turn sharp right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
High Street
21
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
22
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.7 mi from North Reading, MA · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.7 miles from North Reading, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Framingham Center, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Framingham Center, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.36 one way
$10.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.85 | $11.69 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.36 | $12.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.40 | $14.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Massachusetts Turnpike
(5.7 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Framingham Center on Friday
Local time
3:19 PM
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
2 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
51m 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 Reading, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 33.5 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Massachusetts Turnpike, Haverhill Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from North Reading, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.36 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 short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Reading, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester and Framingham.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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