Origin
Topsfield, MA
Morning in Topsfield on Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Topsfield, 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 25m
Distance
61.3 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Topsfield, MA to Worcester, MA covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, I 290, Salem Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.7 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 61.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 61.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and I 290. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.7 miles on I 495.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 32.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in near Andover Street.
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 61.3 miles you will encounter 18 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 10 miles (Andover Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Andover Street
Enter roundabout onto Andover Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
13.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
7
22.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
6
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Topsfield, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro and Nashua New Hampshire.
Marlboro
12.7 mi in
|
~27m
Nashua New Hampshire
22.4 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 32.7 mi | 37m |
| I 290 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Salem Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Boxford Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Topsfield Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Haverhill Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lawrence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 32.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topsfield, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
241 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Park Street
375 ft
·
17 sec
·
Park Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto High Street Extension
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
High Street Extension
5
Turn straight onto Washington Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
6
Continue on Boxford Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Boxford Road
7
Continue on Topsfield Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Topsfield Road
8
Continue on Topsfield Road Extension
375 ft
·
7 sec
·
Topsfield Road Extension
9
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn slight left onto Lawrence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrence Road
11
Continue on Boxford Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boxford Street
12
Continue on Salem Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Salem Street
13
Continue on Johnson Street
499 ft
·
12 sec
·
Johnson Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Andover Street
227 ft
·
4 sec
·
Andover Street
15
Continue on Andover Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
16
Continue on MA 133
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Peters Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on MA 133
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
18
Turn right onto MA 28
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on MA 28
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Union Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
21
Merge onto I 495
9.2 mi
·
10 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
26
Merge onto I 495
23 mi
·
27 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 65B
Toward I 290 West: Worcester
28
Merge onto I 290
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
30
Turn right onto MA 70
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lincoln Street
31
Turn right onto MA 9
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
32
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.7 mi from Topsfield, MA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 30.7 miles from Topsfield, 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
$9.81 one way
$19.62 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.53 | $27.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 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 | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.58 | $3.92 |
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 Saturday
Local time
7:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Lawrence, MA
31 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
1 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 25m 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 Topsfield, MA to Worcester, MA covers 61.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, I 290, Salem Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 miles from Topsfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.81 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 61.3 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 10 miles (Andover Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 13.1 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Topsfield, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro and Nashua New Hampshire.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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