Origin
Chester, MA
Late night in Chester on Wednesday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chester, MA to Worcester, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
78.1 mi
126 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
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6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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 Chester, MA to Worcester, MA covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Street, Route 20, Russell Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.50 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
39 miles from Chester, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 78.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple 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 Chester, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 30m 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 Chester, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Russell Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Worthington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montgomery Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montgomery Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Maple Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Andrews Avenue
184 ft
·
19 sec
·
Andrews Avenue
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Maple Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 20
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 20
4
Continue on Russell Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Russell Road
5
Turn left onto Worthington Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Worthington Road
6
Continue on East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on Worthington Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Worthington Road
8
Turn right onto Montgomery Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Road
9
Continue on Main Road
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Road
10
Continue on Montgomery Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Montgomery Road
11
Continue on Montgomery Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Street
12
Turn left onto Notre Dame Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Notre Dame Street
13
Turn left onto North Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Elm Street
14
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
15
Turn left onto Friendlys Way
354 ft
·
12 sec
·
Friendlys Way
16
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
17
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
18
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
49 mi
·
56 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 395, I 290
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 290
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 290
23
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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MA 122A: Kelly Square
25
Turn left onto Vernon Street
423 ft
·
10 sec
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Vernon Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
203 ft
·
3 sec
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Kelley Square
27
Exit the rotary onto Green Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Green Street
28
Continue on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Franklin Street
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
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Main Street
30
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 39 miles from Chester, MA, or about 45m 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 78.1 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39 miles or 45m 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
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Open the route before leaving Chester, 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 Chester, MA
This is one driving day of about 78.1 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chester, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39 mi from Chester, MA · 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39 miles from Chester, 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
$12.50 one way
$25.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.63 | $27.26 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.24 | $34.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.93 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 30m 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 Chester, MA to Worcester, MA covers 78.1 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Street, Route 20, Russell Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39 miles from Chester, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.50 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 Chester, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 30m 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 Chester, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chester, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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