Origin
Phillipston, MA
Evening in Phillipston on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phillipston, MA to Worcester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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.
Phillipston, MA
Max Flinterman
Worcester, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Phillipston, MA to Worcester, MA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on MA 2, I 190, MA 2A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.6 miles on MA 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.95 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
18.6 miles from Phillipston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Phillipston, MA to Worcester, MA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 57m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near The Common.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (The Common): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (MA 140): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles (MA 2A; MA 140): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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The Common
Turn right onto The Common
Navigation decision point
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MA 140
Take the exit onto MA 140 toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 92
Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
MA 2A; MA 140
Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 140
Navigation decision point
5
35.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 West: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
6
36 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward Ware, Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 2 | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| I 190 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| MA 2A | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| Redemption Rock Trail | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Baldwinville Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| I 290 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
MA 2
— 12.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phillipston, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto The Common
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
The Common
3
Continue on The Common
310 ft
·
9 sec
·
The Common
4
Turn right onto Baldwinville Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Baldwinville Road
5
Turn right onto MA 2A
380 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
7
Merge onto MA 2
13 mi
·
17 min
·
MA 2
8
Take the exit onto MA 140
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 140
Exit 92
Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
9
Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 140
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 2A; MA 140
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 140
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on MA 140
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on MA 140
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
14
Merge onto I 190
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 190
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
16
Merge onto I 290
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 290
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
18
Turn right onto MA 70
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lincoln Street
19
Turn right onto MA 9
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
Main Street
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 18.6 miles from Phillipston, MA, or about 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.6 miles.
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 37 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.6 miles or 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 49m
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 Phillipston, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Phillipston, MA
This is one driving day of about 37.2 miles and 57m.
At 37.2 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on MA 2 for about 12.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Phillipston, MA · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Phillipston, 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
$5.95 one way
$11.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 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 | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
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
Evening in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
7:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Westminster, MA
19 mi in
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
39 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
57m 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 Phillipston, MA to Worcester, MA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are MA 2, I 190, MA 2A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Phillipston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.95 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.2 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (The Common): Navigation decision point; at 14.7 miles (MA 140): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles (MA 2A; MA 140): Navigation decision point.
The route from Phillipston, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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