Trip from Dennis, MA to Worcester, MA

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Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

110.2 mi

177 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 15m ★

6 AM

2h 25m

8 AM

2h 45m

10 AM

2h 32m

12 PM

2h 30m

3 PM

2h 33m

5 PM

2h 44m

8 PM

2h 19m

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

Embark on a straightforward 110.2-mile journey from Dennis, MA, to Worcester, MA, which will take approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. This drive primarily utilizes major roadways like Mid Cape Highway, MA 25, and I 495, making it a highway-focused experience. With 73% of the route on highways, it's well-suited for a single-day trip, and you can expect to spend around $18 on fuel. This route stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points within the Northeast region. The overall feel is efficient, designed for getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.

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

55.1 miles from Dennis, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 73% of the 110.2 miles spent on faster-paced roads. You'll encounter stretches of Mid Cape Highway and MA 25 before merging onto I 495, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment at 59.5 miles. Expect a relatively consistent driving environment for much of the trip, characterized by good road surfaces and efficient travel. While not overly scenic, the highway nature ensures smooth progress toward your destination.

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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 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.

5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

23.4 mi into trip | ~35m 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

23.9 mi into trip | ~36m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

27 mi into trip | ~41m in | MA 28

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

97.1 mi into trip | ~2h 3m 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	17.5 mi	24m
MA 25	9.6 mi	11m
Turnpike Road	4.8 mi	7m
Boston Turnpike	4.1 mi	6m
Main Street	3.6 mi	6m
Sandwich Road	3 mi	5m
Shrewsbury Street	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 Dennis, MA and Worcester, MA.

Start on this road

193 ft · 21 sec · this road

Turn left onto MA 6A

1.2 mi · 2 min · Route 6A

Continue on MA 6A

3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Willow Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Willow Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

Merge onto US 6

17 mi · 23 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

For this 2 hour and 25 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Dennis to avoid potential traffic, especially if you're heading out on a weekday. Since the route is just over 110 miles and largely highway, it’s easily manageable in one go, and you won't need to plan for overnight stops. The longest stretch without a major change is 59.5 miles on I 495, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the estimated cost is $18, and topping up before hitting the longer highway portion is always a good idea.

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 55.1 miles from Dennis, MA, or about 1h 15m 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 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.1 miles or 1h 15m 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 55m

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 Dennis, 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 Dennis, MA

This is one driving day of about 110.2 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dennis, 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 55.1 mi from Dennis, MA · 1h 15m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

55 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 55.1 miles from Dennis, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 76

View on nps.gov

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 41.8

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Cape Cod National Seashore

National Seashore

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour $25

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Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 98.8

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Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour $15 near mile 64.6

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 57

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.64 one way

$35.27 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$19.23	$38.47
premium	$4.82	$20.92	$41.85
diesel	$5.61	$24.33	$48.66

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

$18

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	33.1	$11.57	$5.29
Efficient EV	27.6	$9.64	$4.41
EV Truck/SUV	44.1	$15.43	$7.05

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 3 years ago

Origin

Dennis, MA

Night in Dennis on Tuesday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Worcester, MA

Night in Worcester on Tuesday

Local time

9:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

55 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.

Temperature spread

1 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

2h 25m 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 Dennis, MA to Worcester, MA covers 110.2 miles and takes about 2h 25m 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 55.1 miles from Dennis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.64 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 is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Dennis, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Dennis, 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

National Parks Near This Route

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Cape Cod National Seashore

Minute Man National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Dennis, MA

Worcester, MA

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 25m on the road

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