Origin
Marstons Mills, MA
Night in Marstons Mills on Sunday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marstons Mills, MA to Worcester, MA
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
108.9 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Marstons Mills, MA to Worcester, MA covers 108.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cotuit Road, Prospect Street, US 6 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.33 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54.4 miles from Marstons Mills, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 108.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cotuit 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Marstons Mills, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Marstons Mills, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cotuit Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prospect Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid Cape Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 6A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sandwich Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bourne Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 9 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Cotuit Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marstons Mills, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on River Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
2
Turn left onto Cotuit Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Cotuit Road
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
Prospect Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Prospect Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Prospect Street
125 ft
·
3 sec
·
Prospect Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto Prospect Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Prospect Street
7
Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
8
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
9
Continue on Mid Cape Highway
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A: Sagamore
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandwich Road
12
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Sandwich Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
14
Exit the rotary
1.0 mi
·
1 min
15
Continue straight
9.6 mi
·
11 min
16
Continue straight
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 9 West: Worcester
18
Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
19
Continue on Belmont Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
20
Continue on Boston Turnpike
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
21
Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
22
Continue on Belmont Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
23
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Square
25
Exit the rotary onto Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
26
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Foster Street
27
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
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 54.4 miles from Marstons Mills, MA, or about 56m into the drive.
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 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.4 miles or 56m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Marstons Mills, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Marstons Mills, MA
This is one driving day of about 108.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marstons Mills, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.4 mi from Marstons Mills, MA · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from Marstons Mills, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.33 one way
$34.67 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| premium | $4.80 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.43 | $5.23 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.25 | $6.97 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
54 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
19 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 52m 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 Marstons Mills, MA to Worcester, MA covers 108.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cotuit Road, Prospect Street, US 6 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.4 miles from Marstons Mills, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.33 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 Marstons Mills, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Marstons Mills, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marstons Mills, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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