Origin
Somerset, MA
Night in Somerset on Friday
Local time
11:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Somerset, MA to Framingham, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
45.4 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somerset, MA
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Framingham, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somerset, MA to Framingham, MA covers 45.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Somerset Avenue, I 495, Bay Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.3 miles on Somerset Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 45.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Somerset Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 5.3 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 15.5 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.4 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (MA 140): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
20.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
MA 140
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140 toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
5
31.5 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
MA 115 / Rockwood Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 115 / Rockwood Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
43.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Kendall Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Somerset, MA to Framingham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Marlboro along the way.
Marlboro
15.2 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Avenue | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| I 495 | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| Bay Street | 4.2 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| MA 140 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| County Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Somerset Avenue
— 5.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somerset, MA and Framingham, MA.
1
Start on Billy's Lane
201 ft
·
15 sec
·
Billy's Lane
2
Turn left onto High Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
High Street
3
Continue on Pleasant Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
4
Turn left onto North Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Street
5
Turn right onto MA 138
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
County Street
6
Continue on MA 138
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Somerset Avenue
7
Continue on MA 138
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lawton Street
8
Continue on MA 138
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Somerset Avenue
9
Turn slight left onto MA 138
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Weir Street
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 138
97 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broadway
11
Continue on MA 138
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
12
Turn straight onto Bay Street
4.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Bay Street
13
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 495 North: Mansfield, Marlboro
14
Merge onto I 495
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 31
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 140
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 140
Exit 31 / Old Exit 12
Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield
17
Continue on MA 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Commercial Street
18
Continue on MA 140
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Street
19
Turn left onto MA 140
153 ft
·
3 sec
·
Rockhill Street
20
Turn right onto MA 140
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on MA 140
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Pierce Street
22
Turn right onto MA 115
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Turner Road
23
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Street
24
Continue on MA 115
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
25
Continue on MA 115
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Street
26
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Union Street
27
Continue on MA 115
483 ft
·
8 sec
·
Union Street
28
Enter roundabout onto MA 115
60 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rockwood Road
29
Continue on MA 115
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
30
Continue on MA 115
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
31
Continue on MA 115
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
32
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Norfolk Road
33
Continue on MA 115
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Village Street
34
Turn slight left onto MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Plain Street
35
Turn right onto MA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Exchange Street
36
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 115
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Exchange Street
37
Continue on MA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Orchard Street
38
Continue on MA 115
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bullard Street
39
At end of road, turn left onto MA 27
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Main Street
40
Turn left onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Street
41
At end of road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kendall Avenue
42
Continue on Beaver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Street
43
Continue on Beaver Street
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Beaver Street
44
Continue on Bishop Street
170 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bishop Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Howard Street
46
Turn right onto Freeman Street
305 ft
·
15 sec
·
Freeman Street
47
Continue on Frederick Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Frederick Street
48
Turn left
180 ft
·
15 sec
49
Turn right
122 ft
·
10 sec
50
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
51
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Somerset, MA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Somerset, 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
$7.27 one way
$14.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.92 | $15.85 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.02 | $20.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.36 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
11:33 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
14 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 15m 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 Somerset, MA to Framingham, MA covers 45.4 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Somerset Avenue, I 495, Bay Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.7 miles from Somerset, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.27 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.4 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (MA 140): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Somerset, MA to Framingham, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Marlboro along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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