Origin
Topsfield, MA
Morning in Topsfield on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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 11m
Distance
61.7 mi
99 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 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
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 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Park Street, Main Street, High Street Extension for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 61.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m 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 11m drive with frequent turns across 61.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Park 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Topsfield, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Topsfield, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Park Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| High Street Extension | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Boxford Road | — | — |
| Topsfield Road | — | — |
| Topsfield Road Extension | — | — |
| Lawrence Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Park Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Topsfield, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on the route
240 ft
·
20 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Park Street
374 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
·
39 sec
·
Boxford Road
7
Continue on Topsfield Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Topsfield Road
8
Continue on Topsfield Road Extension
374 ft
·
8 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
·
13 sec
·
Johnson Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Andover Street
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Andover Street
15
Exit the roundabout onto Andover Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
16
Continue on Peters Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Peters Street
17
Continue on Haverhill Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Haverhill Street
18
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Continue on Union Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Union Street
20
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
21
Merge slight left
9.2 mi
·
10 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
23
Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
24
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
25
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 495 South: Marlboro
26
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
27 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 290 West: Worcester
28
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Ware, Framingham
30
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Lincoln Street
31
Turn right onto Lincoln Square
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
32
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.8 mi from Topsfield, MA · 35m 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 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
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $9.35 | $18.70 |
| premium | $4.15 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.64 | $3.95 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
6:28 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 11m 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 61.7 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Park Street, Main Street, High Street Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 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 $8.38 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 Topsfield, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 11m 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 Topsfield, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Topsfield, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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