Origin
Rowley, MA
Morning in Rowley on Thursday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rowley, MA to Framingham, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rowley, MA
Italo Melo
Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rowley, MA to Framingham, MA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Church Street, Central Street, Central Street Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m 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 2m drive with frequent turns across 53.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Church Street 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 Rowley, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Rowley, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Church Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| Central Street Extension | — | — |
| Wethersfield Street | — | — |
| Bradford Street | — | — |
| Haverhill Street | — | — |
| Newburyport Turnpike | — | — |
| Boston Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Church Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rowley, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Church Street
282 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn straight onto Central Street
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on Central Street Extension
180 ft
·
4 sec
·
Central Street Extension
5
Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Wethersfield Street
6
Turn left onto Bradford Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradford Street
7
Turn straight onto Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
8
Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
9
Continue on Boston Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
10
Continue on Boston Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Boston Road
11
Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
12
Continue on Newbury Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
13
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 South: Boston
14
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
39 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
240 ft
·
6 sec
·
I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
17
Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
394 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
18
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
19
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
20
Take the exit slight right toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
285 ft
·
10 sec
·
MA 30: Natick, Framingham
21
Continue on MA 30: Natick, Framingham
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 30: Natick, Framingham
22
Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 West: Framingham
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
MA 30 West: Framingham
23
Turn straight onto Cochituate Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
24
Turn slight left onto Concord Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Concord Street
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Street
26
Turn left onto Frederick Street
328 ft
·
16 sec
·
Frederick Street
27
Turn right
180 ft
·
15 sec
28
Turn right
121 ft
·
11 sec
29
Turn right
7 ft
30
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Rowley, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Rowley, 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
$8.59 one way
$17.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.37 | $18.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Framingham on Thursday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Arlington, MA
27 mi in
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
9 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 2m 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 Rowley, MA to Framingham, MA covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Church Street, Central Street, Central Street Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 miles from Rowley, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.59 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 Rowley, MA to Framingham, MA is easy. At 1h 2m 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 Rowley, MA to Framingham, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rowley, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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