Origin
Medford, MA
Evening in Medford on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medford, MA to Worcester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medford, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medford, MA to Worcester, MA covers 52 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Salem Street Circle, I 93 South, MA 16 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.32 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
26 miles from Medford, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 52 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Salem Street Circle 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 Medford, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 56m 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 Medford, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Street Circle | — | — |
| I 93 South | — | — |
| MA 16 East | — | — |
| Mystic Valley Parkway Connector | — | — |
| Harvard Street | — | — |
| Warner Street | — | — |
| Powder House Square | — | — |
| Powder House Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Salem Street Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Salem Street
505 ft
·
9 sec
·
Salem Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Salem Street Circle
46 ft
·
1 sec
·
Salem Street Circle
3
Exit the rotary onto I 93 South: Boston
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 93 South: Boston
4
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
5
Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
6
Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
466 ft
·
15 sec
·
Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
7
Continue on Harvard Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harvard Street
8
Continue on Warner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Warner Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square
128 ft
·
3 sec
·
Powder House Square
10
Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Powder House Boulevard
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Alewife Brook Parkway
12
Merge slight left onto Teeven Memorial Circle
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
Teeven Memorial Circle
13
Keep slight right to continue on Concord Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Concord Avenue
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brodette Memorial Circle
7 ft
·
Brodette Memorial Circle
15
Exit the rotary onto Fresh Pond Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fresh Pond Parkway
16
Turn right onto Huron Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Huron Avenue
17
Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Aberdeen Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Auburn Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mount Auburn Street
19
Keep slight left to continue on Mount Auburn Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Auburn Street
20
Continue on Galen Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Galen Street
21
Continue on Centre Street
499 ft
·
19 sec
·
Centre Street
22
Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West
23
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
31 mi
·
36 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
24
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
25
Keep slight left
174 ft
·
11 sec
26
Turn left onto Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
27
Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grafton Street
29
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
30
Continue on Grafton Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grafton Street
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Square
32
Exit the rotary onto Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
33
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Foster Street
34
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
35
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 26 miles from Medford, MA, or about 28m 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 11 miles or 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Medford, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Medford, MA
This is one driving day of about 52 miles and 56m.
At 52 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Medford, MA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Medford, 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
$8.32 one way
$16.64 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.87 | $19.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Evening in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
37 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
56m 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 Medford, MA to Worcester, MA covers 52 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Salem Street Circle, I 93 South, MA 16 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26 miles from Medford, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.32 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 Medford, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 56m 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 Medford, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medford, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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