Trip from Acushnet, MA to Worcester, MA

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

71.8 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Quick day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Acushnet, MA to Worcester, MA covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Main Street, Howland Road, Coggeshall Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.75 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

35.9 miles from Acushnet, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 71.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.

South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Main Street	0 mi	0m
Howland Road	0 mi	0m
Coggeshall Street	0 mi	0m
I 195 West	0 mi	0m
I 95 North	0 mi	0m
RI 146 North	0 mi	0m
Old Louisquisset Pike	0 mi	0m
Eddie Dowling Highway	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: South Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Hayes Street

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Turn left onto South Main Street

3

Turn right onto Howland Road

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Continue on Coggeshall Street

5

Take the ramp left toward I 195 West: Fall River

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Merge slight left

7

Keep slight left

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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

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Keep slight left

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Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

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Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

15

Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

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Continue on Purple Heart Highway

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Continue on Providence Pike

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Continue on Purple Heart Highway

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Continue on Worcester Providence Road

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Continue on Purple Heart Highway

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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

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Continue on Purple Heart Highway

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Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue

24

Turn right onto Southbridge Street

25

Continue on McGrath Boulevard

26

Turn slight left

27

Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street

28

At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

29

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 35.9 miles from Acushnet, MA.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.9 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Acushnet, 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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.9 mi from Acushnet, MA

First break window

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfway reset

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Acushnet, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$9.75	$19.50
midgrade	$3.85	$10.88	$21.77
premium	$4.15	$11.73	$23.46
diesel	$3.75	$10.60	$21.20

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Acushnet, MA to Worcester, MA covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Main Street, Howland Road, Coggeshall Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35.9 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 $9.75 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.