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Trip from Sandwich, MA to Framingham Center, MA

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

74.1 mi

119 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 36m ★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
1h 59m
10 AM
1h 49m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Sandwich, MA, MA

Sandwich, MA

Costin Cerednicenco

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Framingham Center, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sandwich, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pilgrims Highway, I 95, Worcester Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Pilgrims Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.79 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

37.1 miles from Sandwich, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 43m drive with frequent turns across 74.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrims Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 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 45.9 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 74.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 45.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.6 miles (I 93; US 1 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
45.9 mi into trip | ~1h in

Take the exit toward I 93 South: Canton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 43A Toward I 93 South: Canton
5
46.6 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | I 93; US 1 / Yankee Division Highway

Merge onto I 93; US 1 / Yankee Division Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 1B Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmou...
7
62.9 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Framingham

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 36B Toward MA 9 West: Framingham
6
73.8 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | High Street

Turn sharp right onto High Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Sandwich, MA to Framingham Center, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.

Portsmouth New Hampshire

52.6 mi in | ~1h 9m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrims Highway 42.3 mi 53m
I 95 9.6 mi 13m
Worcester Street 8.4 mi 13m
Yankee Division Highway 6 mi 7m
Worcester Road 2.2 mi 4m
Route 6A 1.6 mi 2m
Cranberry Highway 0.7 mi 1m
US 1 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pilgrims Highway — 42.3 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sandwich, MA and Framingham Center, MA.

1

Start on Jarves Street

73 ft · 10 sec · Jarves Street
2

Turn left onto MA 6A

1.6 mi · 2 min · Route 6A
3

Continue on MA 6A

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sandwich Road
4

Turn left onto MA 6A

0.7 mi · 1 min · Cranberry Highway
5

Take the ramp onto MA 6A

0.2 mi · 21 sec · MA 6A
6

Merge onto US 6

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Sagamore Bridge
7

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Pilgrim Highway
8

Continue on MA 3

42 mi · 53 min · Pilgrims Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 43A Toward I 93 South: Canton
10

Merge onto I 93; US 1

6.0 mi · 7 min · Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.6 mi · 50 sec · US 1
Exit 1B Toward I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 95

9.6 mi · 13 min · I 95
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Exit 36B Toward MA 9 West: Framingham Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto MA 9

8.4 mi · 13 min · Worcester Street
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on MA 9

1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road
16

Continue on MA 30

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Worcester Road
17

Turn left onto MA 30

235 ft · 12 sec · Edgell Road
18

Turn sharp right onto High Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · High Street
19

Turn left onto State Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · State Street
20

Turn left

55 ft · 4 sec
21

Arrive at 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 37.1 miles from Sandwich, MA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 miles.

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 74.1 miles or 1h 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 37.1 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

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 Sandwich, 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 Sandwich, MA

This is one driving day of about 74.1 miles and 1h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Sandwich, 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.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrims Highway for about 42.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.1 mi from Sandwich, MA · 49m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

37 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Selden, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.1 miles from Sandwich, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $15 near mile 46
Park Closure: Historic Homes Closed for Season
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 46
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 61.3
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 63.9
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 46
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 2.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.79 one way

$23.59 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $12.83 $25.65
premium $4.80 $14.00 $28.00
diesel $5.64 $16.46 $32.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.2 0 $7.78 $3.56
Efficient EV 18.5 0 $6.48 $2.96
EV Truck/SUV 29.6 0 $10.37 $4.74

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Sandwich, MA

Afternoon in Sandwich on Monday

Local time

4:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Framingham Center, MA

Afternoon in Framingham Center on Monday

Local time

4:29 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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 43m 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 Sandwich, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 74.1 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrims Highway, I 95, Worcester Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.1 miles from Sandwich, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.79 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 74.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 45.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 46.6 miles (I 93; US 1 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Sandwich, MA to Framingham Center, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Portsmouth New Hampshire along the way.

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