Trip from Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA

Drive Time

2h 6m

Distance

120.8 mi

194 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lower County Road, School Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.23 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

60.4 miles from Dennis Port, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 120.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lower County Road 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 Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lower County Road Unavailable Refreshing
School Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Bridge Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Station Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
US 6 West Unavailable Refreshing
Mid Cape Highway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Lower County Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Sea Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Sea Street
2

Turn sharp left onto Lower County Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Lower County Road
3

Continue on School Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · School Street
4

At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Bridge Street
6

Turn right onto North Main Street

256 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street
7

Turn left onto Station Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue
8

Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
9

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

19 mi · 26 min · Mid Cape Highway
10

Continue on Mid Cape Highway

0.3 mi · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A: Sagamore
12

At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road
13

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Sandwich Road
14

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

23 ft · 1 sec · Bourne Rotary
15

Exit the rotary

1.0 mi · 1 min
16

Continue straight

9.6 mi · 11 min
17

Continue straight

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min
18

Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

0.4 mi · 1 min · MA 9 West: Worcester
19

Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road
20

Continue on Belmont Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street
21

Continue on Boston Turnpike

4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike
22

Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
23

Continue on Belmont Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street
24

Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street
25

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

167 ft · 3 sec · Washington Square
26

Exit the rotary onto Front Street

427 ft · 11 sec · Front Street
27

Turn right onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Foster Street
28

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Main Street
29

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 60.4 miles from Dennis Port, MA, or about 1h 3m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.4 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m

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 Dennis Port, 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 Dennis Port, MA

This is one driving day of about 120.8 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dennis Port, 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 60.4 mi from Dennis Port, MA · 1h 3m into the drive

Downtown Smithtown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

60 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

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.4 miles from Dennis Port, 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

$19.23 one way

$38.46 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $20.91 $41.82
premium $4.80 $22.82 $45.65
diesel $5.64 $26.84 $53.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80
Efficient EV 30.2 0 $10.57 $4.83
EV Truck/SUV 48.3 0 $16.91 $7.73

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 Port, MA

Afternoon in Dennis Port on Monday

Local time

2:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Worcester, MA

Afternoon in Worcester on Monday

Local time

2:22 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.

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 6m 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 Port, MA to Worcester, MA covers 120.8 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lower County Road, School Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.4 miles from Dennis Port, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.23 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 Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 2h 6m 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 Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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