This 37.9-mile drive from South Peabody, MA to Framingham Center, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 57 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the Yankee Division Highway and the Massachusetts Turnpike, with some sections on Lynnfield Street. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, this is an economical option for getting between these two Northeast Massachusetts locations. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local drive rather than a straightforward interstate journey. Since it's a relatively short distance, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
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
19 miles from South Peabody, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 28m into the drive
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Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 37.9-mile journey. While only 15% of the route is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.7 miles on the Yankee Division Highway. This suggests a dynamic driving experience, likely involving a mix of faster highway segments and more intricate local road navigation with frequent changes in direction. The Massachusetts Turnpike portion will offer higher speeds, but be prepared for the transition back to local roads as you approach Framingham Center.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yankee Division Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 23.7 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 2.7 miles in.
Route Complexity10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 37.9 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 2.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.7 mi into trip|~5m in
Enter roundabout toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Wa...
9
3 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New...
9
3.2 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham
8
27.2 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
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 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
8
34 mi into trip|~48m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between South Peabody, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Waltham, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester and Framingham.
Waltham
2.7 mi in|~5m
Mass Pike: Boston
27.2 mi in|~39m
Albany New York
27.2 mi in|~39m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
27.6 mi in|~40m
Framingham
34 mi in|~48m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Yankee Division Highway
23.7 mi
32m
Massachusetts Turnpike
5.7 mi
6m
Lynnfield Street
1.9 mi
2m
Worcester Road
1.4 mi
2m
Cochituate Road
0.9 mi
1m
County Street
0.4 mi
1m
Concord Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Salem Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 23.7 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Peabody, MA and Framingham Center, MA.
1
Start on Bay State Boulevard
59 ft·8 sec·Bay State Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Lynn Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Lynn Street
3
Turn left onto County Street
0.4 mi·1 min·County Street
4
Turn left onto Lynnfield Street
1.9 mi·2 min·Lynnfield Street
5
Continue on Salem Street
0.2 mi·21 sec·Salem Street
6
Enter roundabout
69 ft·2 sec
Toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
7
Continue
0.2 mi·44 sec
Toward US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·41 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, WalthamUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 95 South, MA 128 South: WalthamUse the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
24 mi·32 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 39BToward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New YorkUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft·5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
13
Continue on this road
393 ft·9 sec·this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
14
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·1 min·this road
15
Merge onto I 90
5.7 mi·6 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
16
Take the exit
285 ft·9 sec
Exit 117Toward MA 30: Natick, FraminghamUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
0.7 mi·1 min·this road
Exit 117Toward MA 30: Natick, Framingham
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward MA 30 West: FraminghamUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto MA 30
0.9 mi·1 min·Cochituate Road
20
Turn slight left onto MA 30; MA 126
0.1 mi·11 sec·Concord Street
21
Continue on Concord Street
0.1 mi·10 sec·Concord Street
22
Take the ramp
104 ft·3 sec
23
Turn right onto MA 9
1.1 mi·1 min·Worcester Road
24
Continue on MA 30
0.3 mi·41 sec·Worcester Road
25
Turn left onto MA 30
235 ft·12 sec·Edgell Road
26
Turn sharp right onto High Street
0.2 mi·28 sec·High Street
27
Turn left onto State Street
0.2 mi·49 sec·State Street
28
Turn left
55 ft·4 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of about 57 minutes, this trip offers great flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, though aiming to leave outside of peak commuter hours will make the navigation smoother, especially on the local road sections. There are no specific 'stops' noted, so plan to fuel up before you leave South Peabody if needed, as the estimated fuel cost is low at $6. Pay close attention to your GPS for the numerous turns, particularly as you transition between the Yankee Division Highway, Massachusetts Turnpike, and Lynnfield Street.
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 19 miles from South Peabody, MA, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.7 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 37.9 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
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 South Peabody, 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 South Peabody, MA
This is one driving day of about 37.9 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Peabody, 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 Yankee Division Highway for about 23.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from South Peabody, MA
· 28m into the drive
The midpoint is around 19 miles from South Peabody, 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.
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...
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...
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 10.5
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 14.4
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...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$15
near mile 27.5
. . . 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$6.61
$13.23
premium
$4.82
$7.20
$14.39
diesel
$5.61
$8.37
$16.74
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Massachusetts Turnpike
(5.7 mi)$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.4
0
$3.98
$1.82
Efficient EV
9.5
0
$3.32
$1.52
EV Truck/SUV
15.2
0
$5.31
$2.43
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago
Origin
South Peabody, MA
Night
in South Peabody on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Framingham Center, MA
Night
in Framingham Center on Tuesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
19 mi in
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
1 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
57m 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 South Peabody, MA to Framingham Center, MA covers 37.9 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yankee Division Highway, Massachusetts Turnpike, Lynnfield Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19 miles from South Peabody, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 21 significant decision points across 37.9 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 2.7 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between South Peabody, MA and Framingham Center, MA, road signs point toward Waltham, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester and Framingham.
