Origin
Norfolk, MA
Late night in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
3:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Norfolk, MA to Worcester, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
49m
Distance
41.2 mi
66 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Norfolk, MA to Worcester, MA covers 41.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rockwood Road, Holbrook Street, Baltimore Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 41.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 49m drive with frequent turns across 41.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rockwood 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Norfolk, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 49m 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 Norfolk, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rockwood Road | — | — |
| Holbrook Street | — | — |
| Baltimore Street | — | — |
| Norfolk Road | — | — |
| Pleasant Street | — | — |
| Village Street | — | — |
| Franklin Street | — | — |
| Milford Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rockwood Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Union Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road
59 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rockwood Road
3
Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
4
Continue on Holbrook Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
5
Continue on Baltimore Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
6
Continue on Norfolk Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Norfolk Road
7
Turn left onto Baltimore Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Baltimore Street
8
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Pleasant Street
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto Village Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Village Street
10
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Franklin Street
11
Continue on Milford Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Milford Street
12
Continue on Medway Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Medway Road
13
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell
14
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 9 West: Worcester
16
Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
17
Continue on Belmont Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
18
Continue on Boston Turnpike
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
19
Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
20
Continue on Belmont Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
21
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Square
23
Exit the rotary onto Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
24
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Foster Street
25
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.6 mi from Norfolk, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.6 miles from Norfolk, 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
$6.59 one way
$13.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.82 | $15.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Worcester on Friday
Local time
3:44 AM
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
24 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
49m 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 Norfolk, MA to Worcester, MA covers 41.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rockwood Road, Holbrook Street, Baltimore Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.6 miles from Norfolk, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.59 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 Norfolk, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 49m 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 Norfolk, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Norfolk, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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