Origin
Westwood, MA
Evening in Westwood on Thursday
Local time
7:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westwood, MA to Worcester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
43.6 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westwood, MA
Ron Lach
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Westwood to Worcester, you can expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 43.6 miles. This drive typically takes about 57 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Yankee Division Highway, and Grafton Street. With a modest fuel budget of around $7, it is an economical route for commuters or weekend travelers. Both locations are situated in the Northeast, ensuring a consistent regional feel throughout your transit. Since the entire trip is less than an hour, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule around local traffic patterns.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 43.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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
This 43.6-mile trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from high-speed corridors to local navigation. You will spend roughly 60% of your time on highways, providing a consistent pace for the majority of the journey. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Massachusetts Turnpike, where you will cover 26.1 miles of steady driving. As you move away from the turnpike and transition toward Grafton Street, the character of the road shifts from a fast-paced interstate environment to a more conventional local driving experience. Expect a balance between the efficiency of major thoroughfares and the necessary slowing required to reach your final destination in Worcester.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pond 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 Westwood, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 57m 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 Westwood, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Street | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| I 95 North | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 West | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| MA 122 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pond Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwood, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Crouse Avenue
240 ft
·
13 sec
·
Crouse Avenue
2
Turn right onto Pond Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pond Street
3
Turn straight onto High Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
5
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
6
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
7
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
8
Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
351 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
9
Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
10
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
11
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
12
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
14
Keep slight left
174 ft
·
11 sec
15
Turn left onto Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
16
Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grafton Street
18
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grafton Street
19
Continue on Grafton Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Grafton Street
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
276 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Square
21
Exit the rotary onto Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
22
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Foster Street
23
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.8 mi from Westwood, MA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.8 miles from Westwood, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Worcester, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.98 one way
$13.96 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.63 | $19.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Evening in Worcester on Thursday
Local time
7:34 PM
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
24 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
57m 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 Westwood, MA to Worcester, MA covers 43.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pond Street, High Street, I 95 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.8 miles from Westwood, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.98 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.
The drive from Westwood, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 57m 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 Westwood, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westwood, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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