Trip from Barnstable, MA to Worcester, MA

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Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

103.7 mi

167 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 6m ★

6 AM

2h 15m

8 AM

2h 34m

10 AM

2h 22m

12 PM

2h 20m

3 PM

2h 22m

5 PM

2h 33m

8 PM

2h 9m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Barnstable, MA to Worcester, MA covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.5 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.60 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

51.9 miles from Barnstable, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 103.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and Mid Cape Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.5 miles on I 495.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 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 59.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Mid Cape Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near MA 132 / Iyannough Road.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 103.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (MA 132 / Iyannough Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.5 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in | MA 132 / Iyannough Road

Turn right onto MA 132 / Iyannough Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

17 mi into trip | ~25m 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

17.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

20.5 mi into trip | ~31m in | MA 28

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

90.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Worcester

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 59B Toward MA 9 West: Worcester

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	59.5 mi	1h 8m
Mid Cape Highway	13.3 mi	18m
MA 25	9.6 mi	11m
Turnpike Road	4.8 mi	7m
Boston Turnpike	4.1 mi	6m
Sandwich Road	3 mi	5m
Shrewsbury Street	1.5 mi	2m
Iyannough Road	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 59.5 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Bow Lane

185 ft · 12 sec · Bow Lane

Turn left onto Hyannis Road

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Hyannis Road

Continue on Phinneys Lane

1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane

Turn right onto MA 132

1.5 mi · 2 min · Iyannough Road

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

Merge onto US 6

13 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit onto MA 6A

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A

Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Sandwich Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

22 ft · 0 sec · MA 28

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · MA 28

Continue on MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25

Continue on I 495

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 59B Toward MA 9 West: Worcester Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto MA 9

4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on MA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street

Continue on MA 9

4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike

Continue on MA 9

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

Continue on MA 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street

Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

Enter roundabout onto Front Street

168 ft · 2 sec · Front Street

Continue on Front Street

427 ft · 11 sec · Front Street

Turn right onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Foster Street

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Main Street

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 51.9 miles from Barnstable, MA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.9 miles or 1h 8m 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 46m

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 Barnstable, 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 Barnstable, MA

This is one driving day of about 103.7 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barnstable, 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 59.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.9 mi from Barnstable, MA · 1h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

52 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Barnstable, 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

$16.60 one way

$33.19 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$18.10	$36.20
premium	$4.82	$19.69	$39.38
diesel	$5.61	$22.90	$45.79

Estimated Tolls: $0.63

Turnpike Road (4.8 mi) $0.34

Boston Turnpike (4.1 mi) $0.29

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

$17

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.1	$10.89	$4.98
Efficient EV	25.9	$9.07	$4.15
EV Truck/SUV	41.5	$14.52	$6.64

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (67% 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 1 day ago

Origin

Barnstable, MA

Late night in Barnstable on Wednesday

Local time

5:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Worcester, MA

Late night in Worcester on Wednesday

Local time

5:39 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear

W 6 to 12 mph 15% chance Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

52 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.

Road read

2h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Barnstable, MA to Worcester, MA covers 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 51.9 miles from Barnstable, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.60 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 Barnstable, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Barnstable, MA to Worcester, MA

Best Time to Leave

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

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Same local time

2h 14m on the road

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