Trip from Cotuit, MA to Worcester, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

100.2 mi

161 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 2m ★

6 AM

2h 11m

8 AM

2h 29m

10 AM

2h 17m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 28m

8 PM

2h 5m

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 Cotuit, MA to Worcester, MA covers 100.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, MA 25, Nathan Ellis Highway 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 $16.04 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

50.1 miles from Cotuit, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 100.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and MA 25. 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 29 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 MA 25. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near School Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 100.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 (School Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (Old Cemetery Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (MA 28 / Falmouth Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | School Street

At end of road, turn left onto School Street

Navigation decision point

2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | Old Cemetery Road

Turn right onto Old Cemetery Road

Navigation decision point

2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | MA 28 / Falmouth Road

At end of road, turn right onto MA 28 / Falmouth Road

Navigation decision point

87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 49m 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

87.5 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | MA 9 / Turnpike Road

Merge onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / 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 Cotuit, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

9.9 mi in | ~16m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	59.5 mi	1h 8m
MA 25	9.6 mi	11m
Nathan Ellis Highway	6.5 mi	9m
Turnpike Road	4.8 mi	7m
General MacArthur Boulevard	4.1 mi	6m
Boston Turnpike	4.1 mi	6m
MA 28	3.7 mi	5m
Quinaquisset Avenue	1.7 mi	2m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

208 ft · 21 sec · this road

At end of road, turn left onto School Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · School Street

Continue on Quinaquisset Avenue

1.7 mi · 2 min · Quinaquisset Avenue

Turn straight onto MA 28

352 ft · 7 sec · Falmouth Road

Turn left onto Meetinghouse Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Meetinghouse Road

Turn right onto Old Cemetery Road

511 ft · 39 sec · Old Cemetery Road

At end of road, turn right onto MA 28

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Falmouth Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 151

266 ft · 4 sec · Nathan Ellis Highway

Continue on MA 151

6.5 mi · 9 min · Nathan Ellis Highway

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward MA 28 North: Bourne Bridge, Boston

Merge onto MA 28

2.6 mi · 3 min · MA 28

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

Continue on MA 28

4.0 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

402 ft · 13 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 50.1 miles from Cotuit, MA, or about 1h 6m 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 22 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.1 miles or 1h 6m 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 43m

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 Cotuit, 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 Cotuit, MA

This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Cotuit, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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 50.1 mi from Cotuit, MA · 1h 6m into the drive

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wrentham, MA

50 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.

Popular next leg

Wrentham, MA to Worcester, MA

37.3 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Pocasset, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raynham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Cotuit, 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

$16.04 one way

$32.07 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$17.49	$34.98
premium	$4.82	$19.03	$38.05
diesel	$5.61	$22.12	$44.25

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

$16

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.1	$10.52	$4.81
Efficient EV	25.1	$8.77	$4.01
EV Truck/SUV	40.1	$14.03	$6.41

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Cotuit, MA

Evening in Cotuit on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

Unavailable

Destination

Worcester, MA

Evening in Worcester on Wednesday

Local time

7:02 PM

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.

Road read

2h 10m 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 Cotuit, MA to Worcester, MA covers 100.2 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, MA 25, Nathan Ellis Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.1 miles from Cotuit, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.04 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.

On the drive from Cotuit, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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