Origin
Oxford, MA
Night in Oxford on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oxford, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
34m
Distance
31.7 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oxford, MA
Michael D Beckwith
Framingham Center, MA
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Trip Overview
This 31.7-mile drive from Oxford to Framingham Center, Massachusetts, should take about 34 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $5, this journey offers a straightforward way to travel between two points within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including Sutton Avenue and Washington Street, with a significant portion on US 20 East. Given its short duration and local road focus, you won't need an overnight stay. Expect a practical, turn-heavy local drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.8 miles from Oxford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Prepare for a distinctly turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles to speak of. The majority of your journey will be on roads like Sutton Avenue, US 20 East, and Washington Street. Since there are no long highway stretches, you'll be navigating a series of intersections and local traffic patterns throughout the 31.7 miles. This means you'll be constantly engaged with the road, making it feel more like a series of connected town drives than an open highway cruise. The character of the drive remains consistent, focusing on local thoroughfares.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sutton Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Oxford, MA to Framingham Center, MA is easy. At 34m 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 Oxford, MA to Framingham Center, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Cutoff | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 9 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sutton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
98 ft
·
6 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto Sutton Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sutton Avenue
3
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
4
Merge slight left
4.7 mi
·
5 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Shrewsbury
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 20 East: Shrewsbury
6
Merge slight left onto Washington Street
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
7
Continue on Southwest Cutoff
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southwest Cutoff
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 146
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 90, MA 146
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 90
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 90
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 90 East
11
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
13
Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MA 9 East: Framingham
14
Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
15
Take the exit slight right
459 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn slight left onto High Street
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
High Street
17
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Street
18
Turn left
56 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
For this quick 34-minute trip covering 31.7 miles, flexibility is your best friend. Leaving anytime should be manageable given the short travel time, but consider avoiding peak local traffic hours if possible. With no designated stops and a low fuel cost of around $5, you won't need to plan extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your navigation, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests frequent turns. A specific tip: pay close attention to the signage for US 20 East, as it's a key artery for much of this short journey and can sometimes be confused with other local roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.8 miles from Oxford, MA, or about 17m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31.7 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.8 miles or 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham Center, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oxford, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oxford, MA
This is one driving day of about 31.7 miles and 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oxford, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.8 mi from Oxford, MA · 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Oxford, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Framingham Center, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.53 | $11.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Night in Framingham Center on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
16 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
34m 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 Oxford, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 31.7 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sutton Avenue, US 20 East, Washington Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.8 miles from Oxford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 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.
The drive from Oxford, MA to Framingham Center, MA is easy. At 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Oxford, MA to Framingham Center, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Oxford, MA to Framingham Center, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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