Origin
Freetown, MA
Morning in Freetown on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freetown, 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 16m
Distance
72 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freetown, MA
Tappiah Sesay
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Freetown, MA to Worcester, MA covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Slab Bridge Road, Elm Street, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 72 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Slab Bridge Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Freetown, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Freetown, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Slab Bridge Road | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| MA 24 South | — | — |
| Amvets Highway | — | — |
| Western Fall River Expressway | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Bridge | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Slab Bridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freetown, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on the route
272 ft
·
25 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Slab Bridge Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Slab Bridge Road
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Continue on Mill Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island
7
Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Amvets Highway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
12
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
13 min
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
15
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
16
Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
RI 146 North: State Offices
17
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
18
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
20
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
21
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
23
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
24
Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
25
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
26
Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
27
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
28
Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Quinsigamond Avenue
29
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Southbridge Street
30
Continue on McGrath Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
McGrath Boulevard
31
Turn slight left
194 ft
·
6 sec
32
Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southbridge Street
33
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
34
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36 mi from Freetown, MA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36 miles from Freetown, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.78 one way
$19.56 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $10.91 | $21.83 |
| premium | $4.15 | $11.76 | $23.53 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.08 | $4.61 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Morning in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
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
5 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 16m 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 Freetown, MA to Worcester, MA covers 72 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Slab Bridge Road, Elm Street, Mill Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36 miles from Freetown, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.78 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.
The drive from Freetown, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Freetown, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Freetown, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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