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Trip from South Yarmouth, MA to Framingham, MA

Drive Time

2h 8m

Distance

91.3 mi

147 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m

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

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Downtown Framingham, MA, MA

Framingham, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from South Yarmouth, MA to Framingham, MA covers 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.53 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

45.6 miles from South Yarmouth, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from South Yarmouth, MA to Framingham, MA covers 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 30 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.3 miles in near MA 6A.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 91.3 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 22.3 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (MA 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

7
22.3 mi into trip | ~32m in | MA 6A

Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore

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

Use the straight lane. Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
7
22.9 mi into trip | ~33m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
25.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | MA 28

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
66.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m 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
67 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 30 mi 34m
Mid Cape Highway 19.7 mi 27m
MA 25 9.6 mi 11m
South Main Street 3.3 mi 6m
MA 140 3.1 mi 4m
Sandwich Road 3 mi 5m
Station Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Main Street 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 30 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Yarmouth, MA and Framingham, MA.

1

Start on MA 28

88 ft · 4 sec · Bridge Street
2

Turn right onto North Main Street

256 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
3

Turn left onto Station Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
5

Merge onto US 6

19 mi · 26 min · Mid Cape Highway
6

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Mid Cape Highway
7

Take the exit onto MA 6A

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A
Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore Use the straight lane.
8

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Sandwich Road
10

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

22 ft · 0 sec · MA 28
11

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · MA 28
12

Continue on MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25
13

Continue on I 495

30 mi · 34 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 31 Toward MA 140 North: Mansfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

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
16

Continue on MA 140

0.8 mi · 1 min · Commercial Street
17

Continue on MA 140

0.8 mi · 1 min · Central Street
18

Turn left onto MA 140

153 ft · 3 sec · Rockhill Street
19

Turn right onto MA 140

1.8 mi · 2 min · Main Street
20

Continue on MA 140

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Pierce Street
21

Turn right onto MA 115

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Turner Road
22

Continue on MA 115

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pine Street
23

Continue on MA 115

1.6 mi · 2 min · Pond Street
24

Continue on MA 115

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Street
25

Enter roundabout onto MA 115

16 ft · 0 sec · Union Street
26

Continue on MA 115

483 ft · 8 sec · Union Street
27

Enter roundabout onto MA 115

60 ft · 1 sec · Rockwood Road
28

Continue on MA 115

1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road
29

Continue on MA 115

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Holbrook Street
30

Continue on MA 115

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Baltimore Street
31

Continue on MA 115

1.0 mi · 1 min · Norfolk Road
32

Continue on MA 115

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Village Street
33

Turn slight left onto MA 115

1.0 mi · 1 min · Plain Street
34

Turn right onto MA 115

1.2 mi · 2 min · Exchange Street
35

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 115

258 ft · 5 sec · Exchange Street
36

Continue on MA 115

0.9 mi · 1 min · Orchard Street
37

Continue on MA 115

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bullard Street
38

At end of road, turn left onto MA 27

3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street
39

Turn left onto Coolidge Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street
40

At end of road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kendall Avenue
41

Continue on Beaver Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Beaver Street
42

Continue on Beaver Street

191 ft · 5 sec · Beaver Street
43

Continue on Bishop Street

170 ft · 12 sec · Bishop Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
44

Turn left onto Howard Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Howard Street
45

Turn right onto Freeman Street

305 ft · 15 sec · Freeman Street
46

Continue on Frederick Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Frederick Street
47

Turn left

180 ft · 15 sec
48

Turn right

122 ft · 10 sec
49

Turn right

5 ft · 0 sec
50

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 45.6 miles from South Yarmouth, MA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30 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 80 miles or 1h 46m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Framingham, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving South Yarmouth, 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 Yarmouth, MA

This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 2h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from South Yarmouth, 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 I 495 for about 30 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.6 mi from South Yarmouth, MA · 1h 2m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

46 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Selden, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.6 miles from South Yarmouth, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Framingham, 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.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 66.1
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...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 91.3
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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 37.8
View on nps.gov
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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $15 near mile 72.4
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.

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 88.1
View on nps.gov
Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Seashore

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour $25 near mile 3.1
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.53 one way

$29.07 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $15.80 $31.61
premium $4.80 $17.25 $34.50
diesel $5.64 $20.28 $40.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.4 0 $9.59 $4.38
Efficient EV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65
EV Truck/SUV 36.5 0 $12.78 $5.84

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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 years ago

Origin

South Yarmouth, MA

Afternoon in South Yarmouth on Monday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Framingham, MA

Afternoon in Framingham on Monday

Local time

4:24 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

17 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

2h 8m 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 Yarmouth, MA to Framingham, MA covers 91.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.6 miles from South Yarmouth, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.53 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 23 significant decision points across 91.3 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 22.3 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles (MA 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from South Yarmouth, MA to Framingham, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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