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Trip from Worcester, MA to Blackstone, MA

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Drive Time

35m

Distance

25.9 mi

42 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worcester, MA to Blackstone, MA covers 25.9 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Providence Pike, Worcester Providence Turnpike, Purple Heart Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.7 miles on Providence Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.15 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

13 miles from Worcester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Worcester, MA to Blackstone, MA covers 25.9 miles and takes about 35m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Providence Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 7.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Myrtle Street.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (Canal Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Myrtle Street

Turn left onto Myrtle Street

Navigation decision point

8
23.5 mi into trip | ~30m in

Take the exit toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 14 Toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville
4
25.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | Canal Street

Turn left onto Canal Street

Navigation decision point

5
25.8 mi into trip | ~34m in | MA 122 / Main Street

Turn left onto MA 122 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
25.9 mi into trip | ~35m in | Mason Street

Turn right onto Mason Street

Navigation decision point

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 Blackstone, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Burrillville along the way.

Burrillville

23.5 mi in | ~30m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Providence Pike 7.7 mi 8m
Worcester Providence Turnpike 7 mi 8m
Purple Heart Highway 3.9 mi 5m
Worcester-Providence Turnpike 2.1 mi 2m
Saint Paul Street 1.5 mi 2m
North Smithfield Expressway 1.4 mi 1m
Quinsigamond Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
Southbridge Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Providence Pike — 7.7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto Myrtle Street

263 ft · 15 sec · Myrtle Street
3

Turn right onto Southbridge Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southbridge Street
4

Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
5

Continue on MA 146

2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
6

Continue on MA 122A; MA 146

2.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
7

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
8

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 8 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
9

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
10

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
11

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
12

Continue on RI 146

1.4 mi · 1 min · North Smithfield Expressway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 14 Toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn left onto RI 146A

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Victory Highway
15

Continue on RI 146A

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Great Road
16

Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Saint Paul Street
17

Turn left onto Canal Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Canal Street
18

Continue on Bridge Street

477 ft · 26 sec · Bridge Street
19

Turn left onto MA 122

454 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
20

Turn right onto Mason Street

50 ft · 2 sec · Mason Street
21

Arrive at destination

Mason Street

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 13 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.7 miles.

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 25.9 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 13 miles or 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackstone, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Worcester, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worcester, MA

This is one driving day of about 25.9 miles and 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Worcester, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Providence Pike for about 7.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 13 mi from Worcester, MA · 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

13 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 13 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Blackstone, MA

The final approach into Blackstone, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Blackstone, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

12 mi from route ~30 min detour Free near mile 24.1
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.15 one way

$8.29 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $4.52 $9.04
premium $4.82 $4.92 $9.84
diesel $5.61 $5.72 $11.44

Estimated Tolls: $0.64

Worcester Providence Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike (2.1 mi) $0.15

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24
Efficient EV 6.5 0 $2.27 $1.04
EV Truck/SUV 10.4 0 $3.63 $1.66

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Worcester, MA

Night in Worcester on Tuesday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Blackstone, MA

Night in Blackstone on Tuesday

Local time

9:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

13 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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

35m 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 Blackstone, MA covers 25.9 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Providence Pike, Worcester Providence Turnpike, Purple Heart Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13 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 $4.15 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 is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.6 miles (Canal Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Worcester, MA to Blackstone, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Burrillville along the way.

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