Trip from Worcester, MA to Forestdale, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

94.3 mi

152 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 50m ★

6 AM

1h 59m

8 AM

2h 16m

10 AM

2h 5m

12 PM

2h 3m

3 PM

2h 6m

5 PM

2h 15m

8 PM

1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worcester, MA to Forestdale, MA covers 94.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, MA 25, Massachusetts Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.09 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

47.1 miles from Worcester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 94.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 94.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and MA 25. The longest continuous stretch is about 57 miles on I 495.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 25 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 57 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and MA 25. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

15 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 106 Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

15.2 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

15.9 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 495

Merge onto I 495

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 59 Toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Worcester, MA and Forestdale, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.

Taunton

15 mi in | ~19m

Cape Cod

15.2 mi in | ~20m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	57 mi	1h 5m
MA 25	10.1 mi	11m
Massachusetts Turnpike	9.5 mi	10m
Grafton Street	3.6 mi	4m
Forestdale Road	3.3 mi	6m
Mid Cape Highway	3.2 mi	4m
Sandwich Road Connector	3.2 mi	5m
MA 28	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 57 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Forestdale, MA.

Start on Main Street

293 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto Front Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Front Street

Enter roundabout onto Grafton Street

24 ft · 0 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on Grafton Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Grafton Street

Enter roundabout onto MA 122

39 ft · 0 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Grafton Road

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 90

9.5 mi · 10 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Exit 106 Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

Merge onto I 495

57 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 495

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on MA 25

10 mi · 11 min · MA 25

Continue on MA 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · MA 28

Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

Continue on Sandwich Road Connector

3.0 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto US 6

3.2 mi · 4 min · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec

Exit 59 Toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee

Keep slight right at fork

153 ft · 4 sec

Turn straight onto MA 130

3.3 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Road

Arrive at destination

MA 130

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 47.1 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 miles.

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 21 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.1 miles or 58m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forestdale, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worcester, MA

This is one driving day of about 94.3 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Worcester, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 57 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.1 mi from Worcester, MA · 58m into the drive

town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wrentham, MA

47 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

Westborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raynham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Forestdale, MA

The final approach into Forestdale, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 35.8

View on nps.gov

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 71.5

View on nps.gov

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

19 mi from route ~48 min detour Free near mile 16.3

View on nps.gov

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $15 near mile 45.5

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 52

View on nps.gov

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 39

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.09 one way

$30.18 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$16.46	$32.92
premium	$4.82	$17.91	$35.81
diesel	$5.61	$20.82	$41.64

Estimated Tolls: $0.57

Massachusetts Turnpike (9.5 mi) $0.57

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.3	$9.90	$4.53
Efficient EV	23.6	$8.25	$3.77
EV Truck/SUV	37.7	$13.20	$6.04

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Worcester, MA

Evening in Worcester on Thursday

Local time

5:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Forestdale, MA

Evening in Forestdale on Thursday

Local time

5:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

1h 59m 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 Forestdale, MA covers 94.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, MA 25, Massachusetts Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.1 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 $15.09 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.

Between Worcester, MA and Forestdale, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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