Origin
Jamaica Plain, MA
Afternoon in Jamaica Plain on Thursday
Local time
1:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica Plain, MA to Worcester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
44.6 mi
72 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jamaica Plain, MA to Worcester, MA covers 44.6 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Centre Street, Lieutenant Edward J, Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 44.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m 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 59m drive with frequent turns across 44.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Centre Street 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 59m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Street | — | — |
| Lieutenant Edward J | — | — |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | — | — |
| West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary | — | — |
| West Roxbury Parkway | — | — |
| Franklin Park Circle | — | — |
| Horace James Circle | — | — |
| Hammond Pond Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Centre Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Orchard Street
312 ft
·
14 sec
·
Orchard Street
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
338 ft
·
14 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lieutenant Edward J. Murray Memorial Circle
213 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lieutenant Edward J. Murray Memorial Circle
4
Exit the rotary onto Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
5
Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary
46 ft
·
West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary
7
Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Roxbury Parkway
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle
289 ft
·
5 sec
·
Franklin Park Circle
9
Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roxbury Parkway
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Horace James Circle
256 ft
·
4 sec
·
Horace James Circle
11
Exit the rotary onto Hammond Pond Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hammond Pond Parkway
12
Turn left onto MA 9 West: Wellesley
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
MA 9 West: Wellesley
13
Continue on MA 9 West: Wellesley
436 ft
·
12 sec
·
MA 9 West: Wellesley
14
Merge slight left onto Boylston Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boylston Street
15
Continue on Worcester Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Worcester Street
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
17
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
20
Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
351 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
21
Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
24
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
25
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
26
Keep slight left
174 ft
·
11 sec
27
Turn left onto Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
28
Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grafton Street
30
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grafton Street
31
Continue on Grafton Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Grafton Street
32
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Square
33
Exit the rotary onto Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
34
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Foster Street
35
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
36
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.3 mi from Jamaica Plain, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.3 miles from Jamaica Plain, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Worcester, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.14 one way
$14.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.78 | $15.57 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.47 | $16.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Thursday
Local time
1:12 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
2 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
59m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Worcester, MA covers 44.6 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Centre Street, Lieutenant Edward J, Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.3 miles from Jamaica Plain, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.14 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 59m 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 Jamaica Plain, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Jamaica Plain, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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