Origin
Worcester, MA
Evening in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Cheshire, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
108.8 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
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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Cheshire, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to Cheshire, MA covers 108.8 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Street, Green Street, Kelley Square for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.41 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
54.4 miles from Worcester, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 108.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin 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 Cheshire, MA is easy. At 2h 26m 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 Cheshire, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | — | — |
| Green Street | — | — |
| Kelley Square | — | — |
| Vernon Street | — | — |
| MA 12 South | — | — |
| Oxford Street | — | — |
| Southbridge Street | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Cheshire, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Franklin Street
3
Continue on Green Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Green Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
243 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kelley Square
5
Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vernon Street
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
MA 12 South: Webster
9
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oxford Street
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
446 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southbridge Street
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 90
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
13
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
16
Keep slight right
377 ft
·
9 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
18
Continue on Park Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Park Street
19
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Center Street
21
Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
22
Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
23
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue on Pittsfield Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pittsfield Road
25
Take the exit straight
315 ft
·
8 sec
26
Turn slight right onto Holmes Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Holmes Road
27
Keep slight right to continue on Holmes Road
115 ft
·
3 sec
·
Holmes Road
28
Turn right onto Elm Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Elm Street
29
Turn left onto Dorchester Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
30
Turn right onto Newell Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Newell Street
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Street
32
Turn left onto Junction Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Junction Road
33
Turn sharp right onto Merrill Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Merrill Road
34
Keep slight left to continue on Cheshire Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Cheshire Road
35
Continue on South State Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South State Road
36
Continue on South Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Street
37
Turn right onto Church Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Church Street
38
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 54.4 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 1h 13m 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 24 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.4 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cheshire, 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.
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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 108.8 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Worcester, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.4 mi from Worcester, MA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.4 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cheshire, MA
The final approach into Cheshire, 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 Cheshire, 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
$17.41 one way
$34.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.02 | $48.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.52 | $4.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.23 | $6.96 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Cheshire, MA
Evening in Cheshire on Wednesday
Local time
8:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
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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
23 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
2h 26m 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 Cheshire, MA covers 108.8 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Street, Green Street, Kelley Square. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.4 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 $17.41 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 Cheshire, MA is easy. At 2h 26m 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 Cheshire, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worcester, MA to Cheshire, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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