Origin
Eastham, MA
Evening in Eastham on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eastham, MA to Worcester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
125.4 mi
202 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 35m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eastham, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eastham, MA to Worcester, MA covers 125.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 $20.07 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.7 miles from Eastham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 125.4 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 25 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 early in the drive near Samoset Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 45m 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: near the start (Samoset Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.6 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Samoset Road
Turn right onto Samoset Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 6 / Mid Cape Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Mid Cape Highway toward Hyannis, Boston
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Hyannis, Boston
7
38.6 mi into trip
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~56m in
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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
39.1 mi into trip
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~57m in
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Sandwich Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
112.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m 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 | 36.1 mi | 51m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Turnpike Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Sandwich Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| 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 Eastham, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
66 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Samoset Road
72 ft
·
5 sec
·
Samoset Road
3
Turn right onto US 6
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4
Enter roundabout onto US 6
404 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
Toward Hyannis, Boston
5
Continue on US 6
36 mi
·
50 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
Toward Hyannis, Boston
6
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
7
Take the exit onto MA 6A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Use the straight lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sandwich Road
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
MA 28
11
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
12
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
13
Continue on I 495
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59B
Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto MA 9
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
17
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
18
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
19
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
20
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
21
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
22
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
23
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
24
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
25
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.7 miles from Eastham, MA, or about 1h 26m 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 28 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.7 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
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 Eastham, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Eastham, MA
This is one driving day of about 125.4 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Eastham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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 62.7 mi from Eastham, MA · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.7 miles from Eastham, 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
$20.07 one way
$40.14 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.89 | $43.77 |
| premium | $4.82 | $23.81 | $47.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.69 | $55.37 |
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
$20
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.17 | $6.02 |
| Efficient EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.97 | $5.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.56 | $8.03 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Evening in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 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
19 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 45m 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 Eastham, MA to Worcester, MA covers 125.4 miles and takes about 2h 45m 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 62.7 miles from Eastham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.07 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 45m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Samoset Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 38.6 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Eastham, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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