Origin
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Dunstable, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Dunstable, MA
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Trip Overview
Worcester, MA to Dunstable, MA is 41.6 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I-495 and I-290, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on major highways, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. With a duration under an hour, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient relocation. You'll find it a no-fuss option for connecting these two Massachusetts locales.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is largely highway-focused, with about 70% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed on roads like I-495, including one segment that lasts for 17.7 miles without interruption. While primarily an interstate experience, the route incorporates local roads like Depot Street as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll enjoy efficient travel for most of the journey, transitioning to more local driving as you near Dunstable.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near MA 70 / Lincoln Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 41.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
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
5
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
5
32.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Westford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 83
Toward Westford
4
32.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Boston Road
At end of road, turn left onto Boston Road
Navigation decision point
4
33.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Depot Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Depot Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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 Dunstable, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Westford along the way.
Westford
32.2 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| I 290 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Depot Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Scribner Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Dunstable Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Westford Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Boston Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Dunstable, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto MA 9
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lincoln Square
3
Turn left onto MA 70
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 70
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lincoln Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 290: Marlboro
6
Merge onto I 290
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 290
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
Merge onto I 495
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 495
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 83
Toward Westford
10
At end of road, turn left onto Boston Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Road
11
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
512 ft
·
23 sec
·
Lincoln Street
12
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Depot Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
14
Continue on Depot Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
15
Turn slight left onto Dunstable Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Dunstable Road
16
Continue on Scribner Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Scribner Road
17
Continue on Westford Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Westford Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto MA 113
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Main Street
145 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.8 mi from Worcester, MA · 27m 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dunstable, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dunstable, 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
$5.65 one way
$11.30 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
| premium | $4.15 | $6.80 | $13.59 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $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
Dunstable, MA
Late night in Dunstable on Saturday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Bolton, MA
21 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
24 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
58m 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 Dunstable, MA covers 41.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, I 290, Depot 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 20.8 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 $5.65 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 41.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (MA 70 / Lincoln Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Worcester, MA to Dunstable, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Westford along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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