Origin
Medway, MA
Afternoon in Medway on Thursday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Worcester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medway, MA to Worcester, MA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Village Street, Franklin Street, Milford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m 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 42m drive with frequent turns across 36.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Village 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 Medway, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 42m 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 Medway, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Street | — | — |
| Franklin Street | — | — |
| Milford Street | — | — |
| Medway Road | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| MA 9 West | — | — |
| Turnpike Road | — | — |
| Belmont Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Village Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Village Street
3
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Continue on Milford Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Milford Street
5
Continue on Medway Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Medway Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell
7
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 9 West: Worcester
9
Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
10
Continue on Belmont Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
11
Continue on Boston Turnpike
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
12
Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
13
Continue on Belmont Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
14
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Square
16
Exit the rotary onto Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
17
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Foster Street
18
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
12:34 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
10 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
42m 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 Medway, MA to Worcester, MA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Village Street, Franklin Street, Milford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 miles from Medway, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.78 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 Medway, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 42m 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 Medway, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medway, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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