Trip from Forestdale, MA to Worcester, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

94.3 mi

152 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 2m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 8m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 9m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Forestdale, MA to Worcester, MA covers 94.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m 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, Turnpike Road 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 $15.09 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.

Midpoint

47.1 miles from Forestdale, MA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 94.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 94.3 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 23 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

3.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence

7.5 mi into trip | ~12m 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

8 mi into trip | ~13m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

11.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | MA 28

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

81.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m 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
Turnpike Road	4.8 mi	7m
Boston Turnpike	4.1 mi	6m
Mid Cape Highway	3.9 mi	5m
Forestdale Road	3.5 mi	6m
Sandwich Road	3 mi	5m
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 Forestdale, MA and Worcester, MA.

Start on MA 130

3.5 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence

Merge onto US 6

3.6 mi · 5 min · Mid Cape Highway

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit onto MA 6A

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A

Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Sandwich Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

22 ft · 0 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

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 47.1 miles from Forestdale, MA, or about 1h 1m 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 21 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 36m

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 Forestdale, 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 Forestdale, MA

This is one driving day of about 94.3 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Forestdale, 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 47.1 mi from Forestdale, MA · 1h 1m into the drive

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wrentham, MA

47 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.

Popular next leg

Wrentham, MA to Worcester, MA

37.3 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

Wareham, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wrentham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Forestdale, 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 58.5

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 22.8

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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...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour Free near mile 81.3

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 ~51 min detour $15 near mile 48.8

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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 42.3

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 55.3

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.09 one way

$30.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$16.46	$32.92
premium	$4.82	$17.91	$35.81
diesel	$5.61	$20.82	$41.64

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

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.3	$9.90	$4.53
Efficient EV	23.6	$8.25	$3.77
EV Truck/SUV	37.7	$13.20	$6.04

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 16, 2026

Origin

Forestdale, MA

Afternoon in Forestdale on Thursday

Local time

4:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Worcester, MA

Afternoon in Worcester on Thursday

Local time

4:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

8 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 2m 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 Forestdale, MA to Worcester, MA covers 94.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, MA 25, Turnpike Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.1 miles from Forestdale, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.09 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 is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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