Origin
Saugus, MA
Afternoon in Saugus on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saugus, MA to Framingham Center, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saugus, MA
Siarhei Nester
Framingham Center, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Saugus, MA to Framingham Center, MA is 33.1 miles and takes about 48 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect mostly highway travel, making it a quick and efficient option for moving between these locations. It's a short enough trip that you can easily complete it in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 17.2 mi | 22m |
| Tobin Bridge | 4 mi | 6m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Bennett Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Worcester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cutler Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 17.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saugus, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward US 1 South: Boston
3
Continue on US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
4
Continue on US 1
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Bennett Highway
Toward Boston
5
Continue on US 1
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cutler Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 1
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Tobin Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 16A
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, South Station
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 Toll West: Albany Street
Use the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 90 West: Albany Street, Mass Pike
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 90
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
285 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on this road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cochituate Road
17
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Concord Street
18
Continue on Concord Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Concord Street
19
Take the ramp
104 ft
·
3 sec
20
Turn right onto MA 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Worcester Road
21
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Worcester Road
22
Turn left onto MA 30
235 ft
·
12 sec
·
Edgell Road
23
Turn sharp right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
High Street
24
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
State Street
25
Turn left
55 ft
·
4 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Saugus, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 11 and 29.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
11 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, South Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 16A
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, South Station
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 Toll West: Albany Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 90 Toll West: Albany Street
9
11.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
8
29.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 117
Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
7
29.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 30 West: Framingham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.30 one way
$10.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.78 | $11.55 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.08
Massachusetts Turnpike
(17.2 mi)
$1.03
Newburyport Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Center, MA
Afternoon in Framingham Center on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Cambridge, MA
17 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
23 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
48m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the journey utilizing major expressways. You'll experience stretches on the Tobin Bridge and Northeast Expressway before merging onto the Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17.2 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The road maintains a consistent highway character for most of the trip, prioritizing speed and directness over varied scenery.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.2 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Tobin Bridge. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 33.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saugus, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Station, Worcester and Framingham.
Boston
1.7 mi in
|
~2m
|
via US 1
Station
11 mi in
|
~15m
Worcester
11.8 mi in
|
~17m
Framingham
29.2 mi in
|
~39m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 33.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.08 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Framingham Center, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Framingham Center, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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