Origin
Rehoboth, MA
Afternoon in Rehoboth on Saturday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rehoboth, MA to Worcester, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rehoboth, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
This 49.1-mile drive from Rehoboth, MA, to Worcester, MA, will take you about 1 hour and 5 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical journey through the Northeast region. The route primarily follows local roads, so expect a more involved driving experience rather than a highway cruise. You'll navigate through a mix of named streets, including Providence Pike, Eddie Dowling Highway, and Worcester Providence Road. Given its relatively short distance and the nature of the drive, it's best suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Taunton Avenue | 3.2 mi | 4m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Worcester-Providence Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Providence Pike
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rehoboth, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Bay State Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bay State Road
2
Merge onto US 44
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Winthrop Street
3
Continue on US 44
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Taunton Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 1A; RI 114
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Pawtucket Avenue
5
Take the exit onto US 1A
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 1A
Toward I 195 West, RI 1A South
6
Merge onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 195; US 1A; US 6; US 44
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Iway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
17
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
18
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
20
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
21
Continue on MA 146
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
22
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
23
Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Quinsigamond Avenue
24
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southbridge Street
25
Continue on McGrath Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
McGrath Boulevard
26
Turn slight left
194 ft
·
5 sec
27
Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southbridge Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Rehoboth, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 1A
Take the exit onto US 1A toward I 195 West, RI 1A South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 195 West, RI 1A South
8
9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.86 one way
$15.72 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.32 | $18.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.84 | $21.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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 Saturday
Local time
4:11 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 49.1-mile journey. Only 22% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll spend most of your time on roads like Providence Pike, Eddie Dowling Highway, and Worcester Providence Road. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 7.7 miles on Providence Pike. This type of driving means you'll be more engaged with the road, navigating intersections and local traffic, rather than covering long distances at high speeds. The character of the drive shifts as you progress, moving from one local corridor to another.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on Providence Pike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near US 1A.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.1 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: at 6.5 miles (US 1A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 49.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on Providence Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Worcester-Providence Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Worcester, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (US 1A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worcester, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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