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Trip from Worcester, MA to Abington, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 24m

Distance

60.9 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Worcester, MA

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Downtown Abington, MA, MA

Abington, MA

Phil Evenden

Trip Overview

The drive from Worcester, MA to Abington, MA covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Front Street, Washington Square, Grafton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.75 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m 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 24m drive with frequent turns across 60.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Front 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 Worcester, MA to Abington, MA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Worcester, MA to Abington, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Front Street
Washington Square
Grafton Street
Grafton Road
Massachusetts Turnpike
I 95
I 95 South
Yankee Division Highway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Front Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Abington, MA.

1

Start on Main Street

292 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Front Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Front Street
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

23 ft · Washington Square
4

Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Grafton Street
5

Continue on Grafton Street

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Grafton Street
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

39 ft · 1 sec · Grafton Street
7

Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
8

Continue on Grafton Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Grafton Road
9

Take the exit right

0.4 mi · 57 sec
10

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 1 min
11

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

0.4 mi · 50 sec · I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
13

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 28 sec
14

Continue straight

0.2 mi · 22 sec
15

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
16

Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

12 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway
17

Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

3.1 mi · 4 min · I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
18

Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 24 South: Fall River
19

Continue on Amvets Highway

2.9 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway
20

Take the exit slight right toward MA 139 East: Randolph

0.3 mi · 1 min · MA 139 East: Randolph
21

Turn straight onto Lindelof Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Lindelof Avenue
22

Continue on Mazzeo Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive
23

Continue on Warren Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Warren Street
24

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · North Main Street
25

Continue on Union Street

1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Street
26

Continue on Plymouth Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Plymouth Street
27

Continue on Abington Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Abington Avenue
28

Continue on Plymouth Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Plymouth Street
29

Continue on Anne Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Anne Street
30

Continue on Randolph Street

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Randolph Street
31

Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive
32

Continue on Randolph Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street
33

Turn right onto Bedford Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Bedford Street
34

Turn left onto Brockton Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Brockton Avenue
35

At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Street

69 ft · 9 sec · Washington Street
36

Turn left onto Thaxter Avenue

210 ft · 11 sec · Thaxter Avenue
37

Turn right

194 ft · 14 sec
38

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.4 mi from Worcester, MA · 42m into the drive

Downtown Waltham, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waltham, MA

30 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

Grafton, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waltham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Abington, MA

The final approach into Abington, 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

$9.75 one way

$19.49 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.63 $21.26
premium $4.82 $11.56 $23.13
diesel $5.61 $13.45 $26.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 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 18.3 0 $6.39 $2.92
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.33 $2.44
EV Truck/SUV 24.4 0 $8.53 $3.90

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Worcester, MA

Afternoon in Worcester on Thursday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abington, MA

Afternoon in Abington on Thursday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 24m 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 Worcester, MA to Abington, MA covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Front Street, Washington Square, Grafton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Worcester, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.75 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 Worcester, MA to Abington, MA is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Worcester, MA to Abington, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worcester, MA to Abington, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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