Origin
Baldwinville, MA
Evening in Baldwinville on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwinville, MA to Worcester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
47m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Baldwinville, MA to Worcester, MA covers 35.8 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Elm Street, Central Street, State Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.73 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
17.9 miles from Baldwinville, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 35.8 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.
Elm Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Baldwinville, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baldwinville, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| State Road | — | — |
| West Street | — | — |
| Nichols Street | — | — |
| Baker Street | — | — |
| Willow Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Elm Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwinville, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
236 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn right onto Elm Street
482 ft
·
14 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn left onto Central Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on State Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
5
Keep slight left to continue on State Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
6
Continue on West Street
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
7
Turn slight right onto Nichols Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Nichols Street
8
Turn left onto Baker Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Baker Street
9
Continue on Willow Street
377 ft
·
13 sec
·
Willow Street
10
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on Timpany Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
12
Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
American Legion Circle
14
Exit the rotary
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
15
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
6 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
17
Turn left
5.7 mi
·
11 min
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on Redemption Rock Trail
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail
21
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
22
Merge slight left
8.5 mi
·
10 min
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290 West: Auburn
24
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
25
Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ware, Framingham
26
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lincoln Street
27
Turn right onto Lincoln Square
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
28
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
29
Arrive at your 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 17.9 miles from Baldwinville, MA, or about 23m into the drive.
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 35.8 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.9 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Baldwinville, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Baldwinville, MA
This is one driving day of about 35.8 miles and 47m.
At 35.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Baldwinville, MA · 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Baldwinville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Worcester, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.73 one way
$11.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
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.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Evening in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Westminster, MA
18 mi in
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
23 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
47m 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 Baldwinville, MA to Worcester, MA covers 35.8 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Elm Street, Central Street, State Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Baldwinville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.73 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 drive from Baldwinville, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Baldwinville, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Baldwinville, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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