Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Photo: Italo Melo
The drive from Norton, MA to Worcester, MA covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Turnpike Road, Boston Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.27 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
22.8 miles from Norton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
This is a 1h 2m highway drive covering 45.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and Turnpike Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 28.2 miles on I 495.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Turnpike Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 140 / Taunton Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 45.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 140 / Taunton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 123; MA 140 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto MA 140 / Taunton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto MA 123; MA 140 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MA 140 / Mansfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MA 140 toward I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Turnpike Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Mansfield Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| MA 140 | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Norton, MA and Worcester, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto MA 140
Turn left onto MA 123; MA 140
Turn right onto MA 140
Continue on MA 140
Turn left onto MA 140
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Merge onto MA 9
Continue on MA 9
Continue on MA 9
Continue on MA 9
Continue on MA 9
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Continue on Front Street
Turn right onto Foster Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 45.7 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.8 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Norton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Norton, MA
This is one driving day of about 45.7 miles and 1h 2m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Norton, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
A short stop after about 45.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Norton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$7.27 one way
$14.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.91 | $15.82 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.63 | $17.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Norton on Saturday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
6:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
23 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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