Origin
Worcester, MA
Morning in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Amesbury, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
68.8 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Amesbury, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to Amesbury, MA covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, I 290, Lincoln Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.6 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 68.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 25m highway drive covering 68.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and I 290. The longest continuous stretch is about 52.6 miles on I 495.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 52.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near MA 70 / Lincoln Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.8 miles (MA 70 / Lincoln Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MA 70 / Lincoln Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 70 / Lincoln Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward MA 150: Amesbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 118
Toward MA 150: Amesbury
5
68.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
MA 150 / Market Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 150 / Market Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 52.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 290 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| MA 150 | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 52.6 mi, about 1h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Amesbury, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto MA 9
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lincoln Square
3
Turn left onto MA 70
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 70
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lincoln Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 290: Marlboro
6
Merge onto I 290
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 290
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
Merge onto I 495
53 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 118
Toward MA 150: Amesbury
10
Turn right onto MA 150
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
MA 150
11
Continue on MA 150
233 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Street
12
Arrive at destination
MA 150
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.4 mi from Worcester, MA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.4 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Amesbury, MA
The final approach into Amesbury, 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
$9.34 one way
$18.69 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $10.43 | $20.86 |
| premium | $4.15 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.22 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.02 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Amesbury, MA
Morning in Amesbury on Saturday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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 25m 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 Amesbury, MA covers 68.8 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, I 290, Lincoln Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.4 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 $9.34 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 68.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.8 miles (MA 70 / Lincoln Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Worcester, MA to Amesbury, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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