Origin
Uxbridge, MA
Late night in Uxbridge on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Uxbridge, MA to Worcester, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Uxbridge, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Uxbridge and Worcester, Massachusetts, this 18.6-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Northeast region. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly drive that requires no overnight stops or complex logistical planning. You will primarily navigate via Worcester Providence Road, the Purple Heart Highway, and the Worcester-Providence Turnpike. Because the journey is so brief, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the trip in under half an hour while keeping your travel expenses to a minimum.
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
9.3 miles from Uxbridge, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 14m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This 18.6-mile route functions as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. You will find that approximately 12 miles of the trip are spent on highways, providing a blend of higher-speed travel and necessary local navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 7-mile segment on Worcester Providence Road, which serves as the primary backbone of your journey. As you move from Uxbridge toward Worcester, the road demands your attention due to its technical, turn-heavy nature. Balancing these highway portions with local road segments creates a driving experience that requires you to stay alert and engaged with the road conditions throughout the entire 28-minute duration.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Worcester Providence Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 16 / Douglas Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street
Turn right onto MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip
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MA 16 / Douglas Street
Turn left onto MA 16 / Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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MA 16 / Douglas Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16 / Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
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~28m in
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Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Worcester-Providence Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Douglas Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Providence Pike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Quinsigamond Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Southbridge Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Worcester Providence Road
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uxbridge, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
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12 sec
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this road
2
Turn right
187 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto MA 16; MA 122
82 ft
·
9 sec
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North Main Street
4
Turn left onto MA 16
2.1 mi
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5 min
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Douglas Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16
16 ft
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0 sec
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Douglas Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Merge onto MA 146
2.0 mi
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2 min
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Providence Pike
8
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
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18 sec
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Purple Heart Highway
9
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
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9 min
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Worcester Providence Road
10
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Purple Heart Highway
11
Continue on MA 146
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Worcester-Providence Turnpike
12
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Purple Heart Highway
13
Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
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Quinsigamond Avenue
14
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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Southbridge Street
15
Continue on McGrath Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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McGrath Boulevard
16
Turn slight left
194 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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Southbridge Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 28-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours is always a smart move. You won't need to plan for any stops given the brief distance, allowing you to travel directly from Uxbridge to Worcester without interruption. Keep in mind that with 12 miles of the route consisting of highway travel, you should prepare for shifting speed limits as you transition between the turnpike and local surface roads. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to stay focused during the turn-heavy sections, as the road character shifts frequently between the highway and local infrastructure. With only $3 budgeted for fuel, you can focus your energy on navigating the turns rather than worrying about mid-trip refueling.
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 9.3 miles from Uxbridge, MA, or about 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7 miles.
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 18.6 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.3 miles or 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Uxbridge, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Uxbridge, MA
This is one driving day of about 18.6 miles and 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Uxbridge, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Worcester Providence Road for about 7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.3 mi from Uxbridge, MA · 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 18.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.3 miles from Uxbridge, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Worcester, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
9 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
26 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
28m 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 Uxbridge, MA to Worcester, MA covers 18.6 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Worcester Providence Road, Purple Heart Highway, Worcester-Providence Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.3 miles from Uxbridge, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.98 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 is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 16 / Douglas Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Uxbridge, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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