Drive Time
54m
Distance
48.3 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Quick day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
The drive from Norwood, MA to Worcester, MA covers 48.3 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Nahatan Street, High Street, I 95 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.56 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
24.1 miles from Norwood, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 48.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nahatan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yankee Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 122 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Norwood, MA and Worcester, MA.
Start on Central Street
Turn right onto Nahatan Street
Turn right onto High Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Grafton Road
Continue on Grafton Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
Continue on Grafton Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
Exit the rotary onto Front Street
Turn right onto Foster Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Arrive at your 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 48.3 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.1 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Norwood, 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 Norwood, MA
This is one driving day of about 48.3 miles and 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.1 mi from Norwood, MA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 48.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Norwood, 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
$6.56 one way
$13.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
| premium | $4.15 | $7.89 | $15.78 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Norwood on Saturday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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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