Trip from Worcester, MA to Boxford, MA

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

58 mi

93 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 14m ★

6 AM

1h 20m

8 AM

1h 32m

10 AM

1h 24m

12 PM

1h 23m

3 PM

1h 25m

5 PM

1h 32m

8 PM

1h 16m

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

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Boxford, MA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Worcester to Boxford, you are looking at a straightforward 58-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. Since the drive is relatively short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budget around $9 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Navigating this route is efficient, as it relies heavily on major thoroughfares to get you from Central Massachusetts to your destination.

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

29 miles from Worcester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 78% of your travel taking place on high-speed roads. You will start by connecting via I-290 before transitioning onto I-495, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of your journey at 33.8 miles. As you move away from Worcester, the pace remains consistent and fast-moving. Eventually, you will transition off the interstate and finish your approach to Boxford using Salem Street. It is a functional, no-nonsense route designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 33.8 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 11 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.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.4 miles (I 290): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

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

2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 290

Merge onto I 290

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

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

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 none lane.

48.4 mi into trip | ~59m in

Take the exit toward MA 28 South: Andover

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 99A Toward MA 28 South: Andover

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	33.8 mi	39m
I 290	11.5 mi	13m
Salem Street	2.4 mi	5m
Main Street	1.9 mi	3m
Boxford Street	1.8 mi	4m
Lincoln Street	1.5 mi	2m
Haverhill Street	1.1 mi	1m
Lawrence Road	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 33.8 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto MA 9

154 ft · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

Turn left onto MA 70

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

Keep slight right at fork onto MA 70

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Lincoln Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 290: Marlboro

Merge onto I 290

11 mi · 13 min · I 290

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 2 min

Exit 32B Toward I 495 North: Lowell

Merge onto I 495

34 mi · 39 min · I 495

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 99A Toward MA 28 South: Andover Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto MA 28

0.4 mi · 53 sec · North Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto MA 133

1.1 mi · 1 min · Haverhill Street

Continue on MA 133

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Peters Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on Andover Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Andover Street

Enter roundabout onto Johnson Street

13 ft · 0 sec · Johnson Street

Continue on Johnson Street

501 ft · 12 sec · Johnson Street

Continue on Salem Street

2.4 mi · 5 min · Salem Street

Continue on Boxford Street

1.8 mi · 4 min · Boxford Street

Continue on Lawrence Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road

Turn straight onto Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn slight right onto Topsfield Road Extension

375 ft · 16 sec · Topsfield Road Extension

Continue on Topsfield Road

81 ft · 2 sec · Topsfield Road

Arrive at destination

Topsfield Road

Trip Plan

Because this route is direct and requires no planned stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Aim to depart outside of peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 20 minute travel time, especially when transitioning between the interstate and local roads. Since your fuel cost is only $9, you can easily handle the trip on a single tank without mid-drive refueling stops. Keep a close eye on your GPS as you exit the highway onto Salem Street, as the transition from high-speed interstate to local roads is where your navigation will require the most attention.

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 29 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 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 58 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 29 miles or 36m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 1m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 58 miles and 1h 20m.

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 I 495 for about 33.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29 mi from Worcester, MA · 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

29 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

Brunswick, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Boxford, MA

The final approach into Boxford, 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 Boxford, MA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.23 one way

$18.46 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$10.04	$20.08
premium	$4.80	$10.96	$21.92
diesel	$5.64	$12.89	$25.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.4	$6.09	$2.78
Efficient EV	14.5	$5.07	$2.32
EV Truck/SUV	23.2	$8.12	$3.71

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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Worcester, MA

Evening in Worcester on Sunday

Local time

6:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boxford, MA

Evening in Boxford on Sunday

Local time

6:32 PM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

29 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

1h 20m 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 Boxford, MA covers 58 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, I 290, Salem 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 29 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 $9.23 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 route from Worcester, MA to Boxford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Worcester, MA to Boxford, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Boxford, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Worcester, MA

Boxford, MA

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 20m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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