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Trip from Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

112.7 mi

181 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

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

Downtown Dennis Port, MA, MA

Dennis Port, MA

Sebastian Luna

Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Worcester, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA covers 112.7 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25 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 $18.04 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

56.4 miles from Dennis Port, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 112.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and Mid Cape Highway. 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 Mid Cape Highway. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lower County Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.7 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: at 0.1 miles (Lower County Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.8 miles (MA 28 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lower County Road

Turn sharp left onto Lower County Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | MA 28 / Main Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 28 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

7
25.9 mi into trip | ~39m 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
7
26.5 mi into trip | ~40m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
99.6 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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

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 Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

Boston

6 mi in | ~11m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 59.5 mi 1h 8m
Mid Cape Highway 19.7 mi 27m
MA 25 9.6 mi 11m
Turnpike Road 4.8 mi 7m
Boston Turnpike 4.1 mi 6m
Sandwich Road 3 mi 5m
Station Avenue 2.3 mi 4m
Lower County Road 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 59.5 mi, about 1h 8m

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 · 31 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 end of road, turn left onto MA 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
5

Continue on MA 28

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Bridge Street
6

Turn right onto North Main Street

256 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
7

Turn left onto Station Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
9

Merge onto US 6

19 mi · 26 min · Mid Cape Highway
10

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Mid Cape Highway
11

Take the exit onto MA 6A

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A
Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore Use the straight lane.
12

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Sandwich Road
14

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

22 ft · 0 sec · MA 28
15

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · MA 28
16

Continue on MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25
17

Continue on I 495

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 59B Toward MA 9 West: Worcester Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Merge onto MA 9

4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Continue on MA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street
21

Continue on MA 9

4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike
22

Continue on MA 9

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
23

Continue on MA 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street
24

Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street
25

Enter roundabout onto Front Street

168 ft · 2 sec · Front Street
26

Continue on Front Street

427 ft · 11 sec · Front Street
27

Turn right onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Foster Street
28

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Main Street
29

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 56.4 miles from Dennis Port, MA, or about 1h 17m 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 25 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.4 miles or 1h 17m 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 58m

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 112.7 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Dennis Port, 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 56.4 mi from Dennis Port, MA · 1h 17m into the drive

Downtown Raynham, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Raynham, MA

56 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

Pocasset, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raynham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.4 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

$18.04 one way

$36.07 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $19.67 $39.34
premium $4.82 $21.40 $42.80
diesel $5.61 $24.88 $49.77

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

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.8 0 $11.83 $5.41
Efficient EV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51
EV Truck/SUV 45.1 0 $15.78 $7.21

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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Dennis Port, MA

Evening in Dennis Port on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Worcester, MA

Evening in Worcester on Wednesday

Local time

7:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear

W 6 to 12 mph 15% chance 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

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 28m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 112.7 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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 56.4 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 $18.04 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lower County Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 2.8 miles (MA 28 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dennis Port, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.

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