Origin
East Bridgewater, MA
Afternoon in East Bridgewater on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Bridgewater, 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
1h 22m
Distance
60.7 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Bridgewater, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Bridgewater, MA to Worcester, MA covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Turnpike Road, Boston Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| Turnpike Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Bedford Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 39.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Bridgewater, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Union Street
133 ft
·
5 sec
·
Union Street
2
Turn right onto MA 18
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bedford Street
3
Continue on MA 18
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Street
4
Continue on MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Central Square
5
Continue on MA 104
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Street
6
Turn right onto MA 104
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleasant Street
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Taunton
8
Merge onto MA 24
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Amvets Highway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 495
40 mi
·
45 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59B
Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Merge onto MA 9
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
14
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
15
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
16
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
17
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
18
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
19
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
20
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
21
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from East Bridgewater, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 60.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
5
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
5
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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.
4
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Front Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.71 one way
$19.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.59 | $21.19 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.40 | $26.80 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.50 | $3.88 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Afternoon in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
1:59 PM
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
3 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
1h 22m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
60.7 mi in 1h 22m, mostly highway — 39.6 mi of that is on I 495.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Turnpike Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 60.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.63 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worcester, MA before heading back.
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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