Origin
Worcester, MA
Night in Worcester on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to East Falmouth, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
98.5 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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East Falmouth, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to East Falmouth, MA covers 98.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 $15.76 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.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Worcester, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 98.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 98.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Front 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Worcester, MA to East Falmouth, MA is easy. At 2h 5m 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 East Falmouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Front Street | — | — |
| Washington Square | — | — |
| Grafton Street | — | — |
| Grafton Road | — | — |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | — | — |
| I 495 | — | — |
| I 495 South | — | — |
| Bourne Rotary | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Front Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and East Falmouth, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
292 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Front Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Front Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square
23 ft
·
Washington Square
4
Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Grafton Street
5
Continue on Grafton Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Grafton Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grafton Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
8
Continue on Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grafton Road
9
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
10
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
14
Merge slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
15
Continue straight
10 mi
·
11 min
16
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
285 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
18
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hero's Circle
20
Exit the rotary
6.4 mi
·
8 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward West Falmouth, East Falmouth
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Falmouth, East Falmouth
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Brick Kiln Road
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Brick Kiln Road
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto Ox Bow Road
318 ft
·
12 sec
·
Ox Bow Road
24
Turn left onto Teaticket Highway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Teaticket Highway
25
Continue on East Falmouth Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Falmouth Highway
26
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 49.3 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 1h 2m 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 1h 2m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Falmouth, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 98.5 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 49.3 mi from Worcester, MA · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in East Falmouth, MA
The final approach into East Falmouth, 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 Falmouth, 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
$15.76 one way
$31.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $17.19 | $34.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $18.70 | $37.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.34 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.79 | $6.30 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
East Falmouth, MA
Night in East Falmouth on Thursday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
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.
Road read
2h 5m 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 East Falmouth, MA covers 98.5 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Front Street, Washington Square, Grafton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.3 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 $15.76 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 East Falmouth, MA is easy. At 2h 5m 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 East Falmouth, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worcester, MA to East Falmouth, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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