Origin
Worcester, MA
Morning in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Agawam, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 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 7m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 9m
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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Agawam, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to Agawam, MA covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 290, Springfield Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 55.8 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 290. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.8 miles you will encounter 23 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.5 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward MA 12 South: Webster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12B
Toward MA 12 South: Webster
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
46 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
6
51.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward Dwight Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 2B
Toward Dwight Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Worcester, MA to Agawam, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
46 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 38.7 mi | 44m |
| I 290 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Springfield Expressway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Plainfield Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 38.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Agawam, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Franklin Street
3
Continue on Green Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Green Street
4
Enter roundabout onto MA 122A
244 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vernon Street
5
Continue on MA 122A
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vernon Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 290
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12B
Toward MA 12 South: Webster
9
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oxford Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto MA 12
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southbridge Street
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
13
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
16
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
18
Continue on I 291
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Springfield Expressway
19
Continue on US 20
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 20
Exit 1B-2B
Toward I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 2B
Toward Dwight Street
21
Turn right onto Dwight Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dwight Street
22
Turn left onto MA 20A
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Carew Street
23
Turn slight right onto MA 20A
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Plainfield Street
24
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West Street
25
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North End Bridge
26
Enter roundabout onto US 20
285 ft
·
3 sec
·
Park Street
27
Continue on US 20
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
28
Turn left onto River Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
29
At end of road, turn right onto MA 147
528 ft
·
14 sec
·
Memorial Avenue
30
Turn left onto Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
31
Turn left onto School Street
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
School Street
32
Arrive at destination
School Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.9 mi from Worcester, MA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Agawam, MA
The final approach into Agawam, 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
$7.58 one way
$15.16 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| premium | $4.15 | $9.12 | $18.23 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.32
Massachusetts Turnpike
(38.7 mi)
$2.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Agawam, MA
Morning in Agawam on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
23 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 12m 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 Agawam, MA covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 290, Springfield Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.9 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 $7.58 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 55.8 miles you will encounter 23 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 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 18.5 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Worcester, MA to Agawam, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
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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