Origin
Rochester, MA
Afternoon in Rochester on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rochester, MA to Framingham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
67.1 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 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rochester, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rochester, MA to Framingham, MA covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Marys Pond Road, County Road, I 495 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 67.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 18m drive with frequent turns across 67.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Marys Pond 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Rochester, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Rochester, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Marys Pond Road | — | — |
| County Road | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| MA 140 North | — | — |
| Commercial Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| Rockhill Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Marys Pond Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on New Bedford Road
404 ft
·
8 sec
·
New Bedford Road
2
Keep slight left to continue on Marys Pond Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Marys Pond Road
3
Turn left onto County Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road
4
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 495 North
6
Merge slight left
27 mi
·
31 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 140 North: Mansfield
8
Keep slight right to continue on MA 140 North: Mansfield
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 140 North: Mansfield
9
Continue on Commercial Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
10
Continue on Central Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
11
Turn left onto Rockhill Street
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rockhill Street
12
Turn right onto Main Street
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on Pierce Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pierce Street
14
Turn right onto Turner Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Turner Road
15
Continue on Pine Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
16
Continue on Pond Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
17
Continue on North Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Union Street
16 ft
·
Union Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
482 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rockwood Road
21
Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
22
Continue on Holbrook Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
23
Continue on Baltimore Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
24
Continue on Norfolk Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
25
Continue on Village Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
26
Turn slight left onto Plain Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
27
Turn right onto Exchange Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
28
Keep slight right to continue on Exchange Street
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
Exchange Street
29
Continue on Orchard Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
30
Continue on Bullard Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Street
31
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
32
Turn left onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Street
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kendall Avenue
34
Continue on Beaver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Street
35
Continue on Beaver Street
190 ft
·
6 sec
·
Beaver Street
36
Continue on Bishop Street
171 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bishop Street
37
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Howard Street
38
Turn right onto Freeman Street
305 ft
·
14 sec
·
Freeman Street
39
Continue on Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Frederick Street
40
Turn left
180 ft
·
15 sec
41
Turn right
121 ft
·
11 sec
42
Turn right
7 ft
43
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.6 mi from Rochester, MA · 39m 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 33.6 miles from Rochester, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.81 | $29.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.5 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 | $7.05 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.39 | $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, MA
Afternoon in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
8 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
1h 18m 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 Rochester, MA to Framingham, MA covers 67.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Marys Pond Road, County Road, I 495 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.6 miles from Rochester, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.74 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 Rochester, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 18m 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 Rochester, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rochester, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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