Origin
Pepperell, MA
Night in Pepperell on Sunday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA
Drive Time
56m
Distance
42.5 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pepperell, MA
Italo Melo
Framingham, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA covers 42.5 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on River Road, South Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
21.3 miles from Pepperell, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 42.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
River Road 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 Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 56m 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 Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Great Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 2 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George W Stanton Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
River Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pepperell, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on the route
79 ft
·
7 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto River Road
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Road
4
Continue on Main Street
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on Boston Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Road
6
Continue on Great Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Great Road
7
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
8
Merge slight left
2.3 mi
·
2 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
MA 2 East: Boston
10
Merge slight left onto George W Stanton Highway
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
George W Stanton Highway
11
Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
MA 27: Acton, Maynard
13
Keep slight right
200 ft
·
5 sec
14
Turn slight right onto Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
15
Continue on Acton Street
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
Acton Street
16
Continue on Brown Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Brown Street
17
Continue on Haynes Street
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
Haynes Street
18
Continue on Acton Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Acton Street
19
Turn left onto Waltham Street
476 ft
·
13 sec
·
Waltham Street
20
Turn right onto Parker Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Parker Street
21
Continue on Maynard Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Maynard Road
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hudson Road
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Hudson Road
23
Turn right onto Concord Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Concord Road
24
Turn right onto Union Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
25
Turn right onto Boston Post Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boston Post Road
26
Turn left onto Nobscot Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nobscot Road
27
Continue on Edgell Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Edgell Road
28
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Union Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Avenue
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
344 ft
·
14 sec
·
Concord Street
32
Turn right onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
33
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
34
Turn right
121 ft
·
11 sec
35
Turn right
7 ft
36
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 21.3 miles from Pepperell, MA, or about 28m 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 42.5 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 21.3 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pepperell, 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 Pepperell, MA
This is one driving day of about 42.5 miles and 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pepperell, 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 21.3 mi from Pepperell, MA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Pepperell, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Framingham, MA
The final approach into Framingham, 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, 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
$6.76 one way
$13.53 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.36 | $14.71 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.44 | $18.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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, MA
Night in Framingham on Sunday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
21 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
28 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
56m 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 Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA covers 42.5 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are River Road, South Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Pepperell, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.76 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 Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 56m 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 Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pepperell, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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