Origin
Worcester, MA
Night in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Arlington, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Arlington, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to Arlington, MA covers 41.5 miles and takes about 59m 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 $6.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
20.7 miles from Worcester, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 41.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Worcester, MA to Arlington, MA is easy. At 59m 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 Arlington, 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 North | — | — |
| MA 30 | — | — |
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 Arlington, 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 left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
16
Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
MA 30: Newton, Weston
17
Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
MA 30 East: Newton
18
Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Commonwealth Avenue
19
Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lexington Street
20
Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moody Street
21
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn left onto Linden Street
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Linden Street
23
Keep slight right to continue on Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Waverley Oaks Road
24
Turn right onto Trapelo Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Trapelo Road
25
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Pleasant Street
26
Turn left onto Maple Street
446 ft
·
22 sec
·
Maple Street
27
Turn right
318 ft
·
23 sec
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 20.7 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 29m into the drive.
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 41.5 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.7 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Worcester, MA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Worcester, MA
This is one driving day of about 41.5 miles and 59m.
At 41.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Worcester, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arlington, 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
$6.64 one way
$13.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.24 | $14.49 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
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
Arlington, MA
Night in Arlington on Wednesday
Local time
10:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
14 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
59m 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 Arlington, MA covers 41.5 miles and takes about 59m 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 20.7 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 $6.64 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 Arlington, MA is easy. At 59m 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 Arlington, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worcester, MA to Arlington, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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