Origin
Swampscott, MA
Morning in Swampscott on Friday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Swampscott, MA to Worcester, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Swampscott, MA
David Kanigan
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Swampscott, MA to Worcester, MA covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Monument Avenue, Humphrey Street, Lynn Shore Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 12m drive with frequent turns across 58.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Monument Avenue 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Swampscott, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Swampscott, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Monument Avenue | — | — |
| Humphrey Street | — | — |
| Lynn Shore Drive | — | — |
| Nahant Circle | — | — |
| Lynnway | — | — |
| North Shore Road | — | — |
| Butler Circle | — | — |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Monument Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Swampscott, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Hardy Road
213 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hardy Road
2
Turn right onto Monument Avenue
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monument Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Monument Avenue
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Monument Avenue
4
Exit the roundabout onto Monument Avenue
446 ft
·
20 sec
·
Monument Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto Humphrey Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Humphrey Street
6
Keep slight left to continue on Lynn Shore Drive
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynn Shore Drive
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nahant Circle
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Nahant Circle
8
Exit the rotary onto Lynnway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lynnway
9
Continue on North Shore Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Shore Road
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle
108 ft
·
1 sec
·
Butler Circle
11
Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle
377 ft
·
8 sec
·
Mahoney Circle
13
Exit the rotary
217 ft
·
8 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lee Burbank Highway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Burbank Highway
16
Continue on McClellan Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
McClellan Highway
17
Continue on East Boston Expressway
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Boston Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
19
Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ted Williams Tunnel
20
Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
39 mi
·
48 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
21
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
22
Keep slight left
174 ft
·
11 sec
23
Turn left onto Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
24
Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grafton Street
26
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
27
Continue on Grafton Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grafton Street
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Square
29
Exit the rotary onto Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
30
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Foster Street
31
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
32
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Swampscott, MA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Swampscott, 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
$9.43 one way
$18.85 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.18 | $22.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Morning in Worcester on Friday
Local time
9:55 AM
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
2 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 12m 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 Swampscott, MA to Worcester, MA covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Monument Avenue, Humphrey Street, Lynn Shore Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Swampscott, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.43 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 Swampscott, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 12m 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 Swampscott, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Swampscott, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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