Trip from Edgartown, MA to Worcester, MA

Drive Time

3h 8m

Distance

115.2 mi

185 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 57m ★

6 AM

3h 8m

8 AM

3h 32m

10 AM

3h 16m

12 PM

3h 14m

3 PM

3h 18m

5 PM

3h 30m

8 PM

3h 1m

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

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Edgartown, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Edgartown, MA to Worcester, MA covers 115.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, MA 25, Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry 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 $18.34 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

57.6 miles from Edgartown, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 8m highway drive covering 115.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and MA 25. 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 33 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 MA 25. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Davis Lane.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.2 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: near the start (Davis Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Davis Lane

Turn right onto Davis Lane

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | Peases Point Way South

At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Main Street

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

14.6 mi into trip | ~56m in | Railroad Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

Navigation decision point

102.1 mi into trip | ~2h 46m 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
MA 25	9.6 mi	11m
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry	8.5 mi	44m
West Falmouth Highway	8.3 mi	11m
Turnpike Road	4.8 mi	7m
General MacArthur Boulevard	4.1 mi	6m
Boston Turnpike	4.1 mi	6m
Woods Hole Road	3.3 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 59.5 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on South Water Street

228 ft · 7 sec · South Water Street

Turn right onto Davis Lane

0.2 mi · 52 sec · Davis Lane

At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South

351 ft · 17 sec · Peases Point Way South

Turn sharp left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on Beach Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Beach Road

Continue on Sea View Avenue

3.0 mi · 5 min · Sea View Avenue

Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Oak Bluffs Avenue

Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry

8.5 mi · 44 min · Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry

Continue

203 ft · 18 sec

At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

416 ft · 21 sec · Railroad Avenue

Merge onto Woods Hole Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

Continue on Locust Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Locust Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Main Street

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

Continue on MA 28

8.3 mi · 11 min · West Falmouth Highway

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

Continue on MA 28

4.0 mi · 5 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

402 ft · 13 sec · MA 28

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · MA 28

Continue on MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25

Continue on I 495

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 59B Toward MA 9 West: Worcester Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto MA 9

4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on MA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street

Continue on MA 9

4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike

Continue on MA 9

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

Continue on MA 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street

Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

Enter roundabout onto Front Street

168 ft · 2 sec · Front Street

Continue on Front Street

427 ft · 11 sec · Front Street

Turn right onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Foster Street

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Main Street

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Edgartown, MA, or about 1h 55m 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 80 miles or 2h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.6 miles or 1h 55m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Edgartown, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Edgartown, MA

This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 3h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Edgartown, 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 57.6 mi from Edgartown, MA · 1h 55m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

58 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Edgartown, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 79.5

View on nps.gov

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 43.7

View on nps.gov

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 103.3

View on nps.gov

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $15 near mile 71.5

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 63.6

View on nps.gov

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 75.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.34 one way

$36.67 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$19.94	$39.88
premium	$4.80	$21.77	$43.53
diesel	$5.64	$25.59	$51.19

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

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.6	$12.10	$5.53
Efficient EV	28.8	$10.08	$4.61
EV Truck/SUV	46.1	$16.13	$7.37

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 30 minutes ago

Origin

Edgartown, MA

Afternoon in Edgartown on Sunday

Local time

3:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Mostly Sunny

S 9 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Destination

Worcester, MA

Afternoon in Worcester on Sunday

Local time

3:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Sunny

S 8 mph 14% chance Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

58 mi in

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

10 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

3h 8m 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 Edgartown, MA to Worcester, MA covers 115.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, MA 25, Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 57.6 miles from Edgartown, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Edgartown, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Edgartown, MA to Worcester, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Worcester, MA

National Parks Near This Route

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Edgartown, MA

Worcester, MA

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 8m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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