Origin
Assonet, MA
Evening in Assonet on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Assonet, MA to Worcester, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
62.3 mi
100 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Assonet, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Assonet, MA to Worcester, MA covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 195, Providence Pike, Eddie Dowling Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on I 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.97 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
31.1 miles from Assonet, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Assonet, MA to Worcester, MA covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m, 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 30 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 10.7 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 4.7 miles in near MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 62.3 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 4.7 miles (MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
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MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
8
22.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
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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...
6
22.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
6
31.7 mi into trip
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~42m in
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RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Assonet, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
Somerset
4.7 mi in
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~6m
|
via MA 79
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| 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 |
| Veterans Memorial Bridge | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Amvets Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Assonet, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp onto MA 79
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
MA 79
Toward MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island
3
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Amvets Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto US 6; MA 138
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
8
Merge onto I 195
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
12
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.
13
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
18
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
19
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
20
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
21
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on MA 146
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
23
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
24
Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Quinsigamond Avenue
25
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southbridge Street
26
Continue on McGrath Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
McGrath Boulevard
27
Turn slight left
194 ft
·
5 sec
28
Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southbridge Street
29
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 31.1 miles from Assonet, MA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 62.3 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.1 miles or 42m 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 7m
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 Assonet, 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 Assonet, MA
This is one driving day of about 62.3 miles and 1h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Assonet, 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 10.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Assonet, MA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 62.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Assonet, 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
$9.97 one way
$19.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.83 | $23.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.76 | $27.51 |
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
$10
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.72 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Evening in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
31 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
28 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 21m 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 Assonet, MA to Worcester, MA covers 62.3 miles and takes about 1h 21m 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 31.1 miles from Assonet, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.97 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 16 significant decision points across 62.3 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 4.7 miles (MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Assonet, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Somerset along the way.
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