Origin
Worcester, MA
Morning in Worcester on Thursday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Chelmsford, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
37.9 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Chelmsford, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to Chelmsford, MA covers 37.9 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincoln Square, Lincoln Street, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 37.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 37.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Square 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Worcester, MA to Chelmsford, MA is easy. At 49m 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 Chelmsford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square | — | — |
| Lincoln Street | — | — |
| I 290 | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| MA 4 | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| Worthen Street | — | — |
| Westford Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lincoln Square
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Chelmsford, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Square
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lincoln Square
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
4
Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lincoln Street
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 290: Marlboro
6
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
13 min
7
Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 495 North: Lowell
8
Merge slight left
22 mi
·
25 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 4: North Chelmsford
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 4: North Chelmsford
10
Turn right onto North Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Road
11
Turn right onto Worthen Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Worthen Street
12
Continue on Worthen Street
174 ft
·
5 sec
·
Worthen Street
13
Turn right onto Westford Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Westford Street
14
Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clover Hill Drive
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.9 mi from Worcester, MA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Chelmsford, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Chelmsford, 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
$6.07 one way
$12.13 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.31 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Chelmsford, MA
Morning in Chelmsford on Thursday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Hudson, MA
19 mi in
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
8 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
49m 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 Chelmsford, MA covers 37.9 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincoln Square, Lincoln Street, I 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.9 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 $6.07 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 Chelmsford, MA is easy. At 49m 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 Chelmsford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worcester, MA to Chelmsford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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