Origin
Stoughton, MA
Night in Stoughton on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stoughton, MA to Worcester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stoughton, MA
Phil Evenden
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Stoughton, MA to Worcester, MA covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Turnpike Street, I 93 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.74 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
27.3 miles from Stoughton, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 54.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Stoughton, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Stoughton, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Turnpike Street | — | — |
| I 93 South | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stoughton, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Washington Street
253 ft
·
4 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
243 ft
·
14 sec
·
Washington Street
3
Continue on Washington Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
4
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Street
5
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
6
Continue on Turnpike Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Turnpike Street
7
Continue on Washington Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Dedham
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 93 South, US 1 South: Dedham
9
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
11
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
15 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
14
Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
351 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
15
Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
18
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
20
Keep slight left
174 ft
·
11 sec
21
Turn left onto Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
22
Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grafton Street
24
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grafton Street
25
Continue on Grafton Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Grafton Street
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Square
27
Exit the rotary onto Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
28
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Foster Street
29
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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 27.3 miles from Stoughton, MA, or about 31m into the drive.
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 12 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.3 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Stoughton, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Stoughton, MA
This is one driving day of about 54.6 miles and 1h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Stoughton, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.3 mi from Stoughton, MA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Stoughton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Worcester, MA
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.74 one way
$17.48 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.53 | $19.06 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
10:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
37 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
1h 3m 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 Stoughton, MA to Worcester, MA covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Turnpike Street, I 93 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 miles from Stoughton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.74 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 Stoughton, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 3m 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 Stoughton, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Stoughton, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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