Trip from Acushnet, MA to Worcester, MA

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

71.6 mi

115 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Trip Overview

Spanning 71.8 miles across Massachusetts, this drive from Acushnet to Worcester typically takes about 1 hour and 17 minutes. Because the route is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for your travel plans. Navigating through the Northeast, you will primarily utilize local roads like South Main Street, Howland Road, and Coggeshall Street. Since this path avoids major highways entirely, it offers a different pace than typical interstate travel. It is a straightforward trek that gets you from the Acushnet area to Worcester efficiently without the need for complex trip-splitting.

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

35.8 miles from Acushnet, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind, as this route features a zero-percent highway share. You will spend the entire 71.8 miles navigating local roads, which requires your full attention behind the wheel. The personality of this trip is defined by frequent turns and a consistent pace that keeps you engaged throughout the duration. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, you should prepare for a drive that demands consistent navigation through various intersections and local thoroughfares. It is a practical, hands-on experience that contrasts sharply with the high-speed, repetitive nature of major expressways.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 195 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.9 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 2.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 71.6 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.2 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 195 West: Fall River

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 195 West: Fall River

14.2 mi into trip | ~19m in | I 195

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

31.5 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

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 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...

31.6 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

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

Use the none lane. Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...

32.7 mi into trip | ~44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38A-B Toward RI 146 North: State Offices

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 195	28.9 mi	36m
Providence Pike	7.7 mi	8m
Eddie Dowling Highway	7.5 mi	8m
Worcester Providence Road	7 mi	9m
North Smithfield Expressway	5.7 mi	6m
Purple Heart Highway	3.9 mi	5m
Old Louisquisset Pike	3 mi	3m
Worcester-Providence Turnpike	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 195 — 28.9 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Acushnet, MA and Worcester, MA.

Start on Hayes Street

398 ft · 23 sec · Hayes Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto Howland Road

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Howland Road

Continue on Coggeshall Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Coggeshall Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward I 195 West: Fall River Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 195

12 mi · 14 min · I 195

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195

17 mi · 22 min · I 195

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 6

Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 6

Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

0.1 mi · 12 sec · I 95

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 45 sec

Exit 38A-B Toward RI 146 North: State Offices Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on RI 146

3.0 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

Exit 38A Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket Use the none lane.

Continue on RI 146

4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146

2.8 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

Continue on MA 122A; MA 146

2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

Turn right onto Southbridge Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Southbridge Street

Continue on McGrath Boulevard

0.1 mi · 18 sec · McGrath Boulevard

Use the none lane.

Turn slight left

194 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Southbridge Street

At end of road, turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a compact trip without any mandatory stops, you have maximum flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. While the drive is short at 1 hour and 17 minutes, keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the local roads means travel times can fluctuate based on traffic density. We recommend checking your GPS for potential congestion on South Main Street or Coggeshall Street before you pull out of your driveway. With a fuel budget of only $10, it is easy to manage your costs, but fueling up in Acushnet beforehand will save you from searching for a station once you reach the busier streets of Worcester. Use the lack of scheduled stops to your advantage by planning your own breaks whenever you feel the need to stretch your legs.

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 35.8 miles from Acushnet, MA, or about 47m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.9 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 71.6 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.8 miles or 47m 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 16m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Acushnet, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Acushnet, MA

This is one driving day of about 71.6 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Acushnet, 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 195 for about 28.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.8 mi from Acushnet, MA · 47m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Abington, MA

36 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

Acton, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Abington, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Acushnet, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Worcester, MA

The final approach into Worcester, 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 Worcester, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.40 one way

$22.79 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$12.39	$24.79
premium	$4.80	$13.53	$27.06
diesel	$5.64	$15.91	$31.81

Estimated Tolls: $0.15

Worcester-Providence Turnpike (2.1 mi) $0.15

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

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.5	$7.52	$3.44
Efficient EV	17.9	$6.26	$2.86
EV Truck/SUV	28.6	$10.02	$4.58

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Acushnet, MA

Afternoon in Acushnet on Sunday

Local time

2:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Worcester, MA

Afternoon in Worcester on Sunday

Local time

2:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

74°F

Abington, MA

36 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

13 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 32m 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 Acushnet, MA to Worcester, MA covers 71.6 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 195, Providence Pike, Eddie Dowling Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.8 miles from Acushnet, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.40 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.

The route from Acushnet, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Acushnet, MA to Worcester, MA

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Worcester, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Acushnet, MA

Worcester, MA

Same local time

13 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 32m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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