Origin
Groveland, MA
Afternoon in Groveland on Friday
Local time
3:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Groveland, MA to Worcester, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
61.5 mi
99 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.
Groveland, MA
Mathias Reding
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Groveland, MA to Worcester, MA covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, I 290, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.1 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 61.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 61.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and I 290. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.1 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 24 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 40.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near I 495.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 5.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 South: Marlboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
6
60.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward Ware, Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Groveland, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.
Nashua New Hampshire
22.5 mi in
|
~29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 40.1 mi | 46m |
| I 290 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| River Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Water Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Merrimack Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 40.1 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groveland, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on MA 97
91 ft
·
3 sec
·
Gardner Street
2
Continue on MA 97
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Elm Park
3
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bates Bridge
4
Turn slight left onto MA 97; MA 113
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
5
Continue on MA 97; MA 113
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
6
Continue on MA 113
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Water Street
7
Continue on MA 113
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Merrimack Street
8
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Street
9
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
218 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Continue on MA 110; MA 113
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
River Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lawrence
12
Merge onto I 495
17 mi
·
19 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
17
Merge onto I 495
23 mi
·
27 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 65B
Toward I 290 West: Worcester
19
Merge onto I 290
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
21
Turn right onto MA 70
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lincoln Street
22
Turn right onto MA 9
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
23
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Groveland, MA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Groveland, 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
$9.84 one way
$19.68 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.73 | $21.47 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.58 | $27.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.46 | $2.95 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.38 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Worcester on Friday
Local time
3:17 PM
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
22 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 15m 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 Groveland, MA to Worcester, MA covers 61.5 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, I 290, River Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Groveland, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.84 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Groveland, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Nashua New Hampshire along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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