Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
113.5 mi
183 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Photo: David Kanigan
The drive from Worcester, MA to East Dennis, MA covers 113.5 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 Front Street, Washington Square, Grafton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.42 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
56.8 miles from Worcester, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 26m drive with frequent turns across 113.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Front Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grafton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grafton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 495 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bourne Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and East Dennis, MA.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square
Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street
Continue on Grafton Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
Continue on Grafton Road
Take the exit right
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
Take the exit straight
Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 North: Dennis
Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road
Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.8 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 East Dennis, MA than in the middle of the route.
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 113.5 miles and 2h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 56.8 mi from Worcester, MA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 56.8 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into East Dennis, 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 East Dennis, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$15.42 one way
$30.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $17.20 | $34.41 |
| premium | $4.15 | $18.54 | $37.09 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.92 | $5.45 |
| Efficient EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.89 | $7.26 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in East Dennis on Saturday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
57 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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