Origin
Cochituate, MA
Morning in Cochituate on Saturday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cochituate, MA to Worcester, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cochituate, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cochituate, MA to Worcester, MA covers 27.9 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Grafton Street, Commonwealth Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 27.9 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Grafton Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 20 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 20 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Grafton Street. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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MA 27 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 27 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfi...
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West:...
6
22.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 96
Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cochituate, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston and Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester.
Springfield
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Boston
1.6 mi in
|
~3m
Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester
1.9 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 20 mi | 23m |
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Commonwealth Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Grafton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cochituate Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 20 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cochituate, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
44 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
88 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto MA 27
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 30
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Commonwealth Road
5
Continue on MA 30
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cochituate Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 90
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 96
Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
10
Keep slight left at fork
173 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn left onto MA 122
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
12
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grafton Street
14
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
15
Continue on MA 122
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grafton Street
16
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
277 ft
·
4 sec
·
Front Street
17
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
18
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.93 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Massachusetts Turnpike
(20 mi)
$1.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
10:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
37m 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 Cochituate, MA to Worcester, MA covers 27.9 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Grafton Street, Commonwealth Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Cochituate, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.47 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 27.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (MA 27 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cochituate, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Springfield, Boston and Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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