Origin
East Longmeadow, MA
Afternoon in East Longmeadow on Saturday
Local time
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Longmeadow, 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 9m
Distance
50.6 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Longmeadow, MA to Worcester, MA covers 50.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 290, Parker Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 34.7 mi | 39m |
| I 290 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Parker Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Elm Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Cooley Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Green Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 34.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Longmeadow, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on MA 83
53 ft
·
9 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn sharp left onto MA 83
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
Somers Road
3
Enter roundabout onto MA 83
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Continue on MA 83
37 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto Elm Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Elm Street
6
Continue on Cooley Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cooley Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on Parker Street
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Parker Street
8
Continue on MA 21
442 ft
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto MA 21
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ludlow Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto MA 21
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Street
Use the left lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 90
35 mi
·
39 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 90
Toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 395, I 290
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 290
18
Continue on I 290
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 17
Toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
20
Turn left onto MA 122A
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vernon Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto Green Street
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Green Street
22
Continue on Green Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Green Street
23
Continue on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Franklin Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.3 miles from East Longmeadow, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 83 / Somers Road
Turn sharp left onto MA 83 / Somers Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 21 / Center Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 21 / Center Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
43.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 90
Toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 395, I 290
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 395, I 290
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.10 one way
$16.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.08
Massachusetts Turnpike
(34.7 mi)
$2.08
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
1:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
39°F
Warren, MA
25 mi in
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
23 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 9m 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?
50.6 mi in 1h 9m, mostly highway — 34.7 mi of that is on Massachusetts Turnpike.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 83 / Somers Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.6 miles you will encounter 15 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 (MA 83 / Somers Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.9 miles (MA 21 / Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 9m. Total distance: 50.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.08 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Worcester, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: near the start (MA 83 / Somers Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6.9 miles (MA 21 / Center Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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