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Trip from Worcester, MA to Groveland, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

61.2 mi

98 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Worcester, MA

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Downtown Groveland, MA, MA

Groveland, MA

Mathias Reding

Trip Overview

The drive from Worcester, MA to Groveland, MA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lincoln Square, Lincoln Street, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.79 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 61.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 61.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincoln Square 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 Groveland, MA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Groveland, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lincoln Square
Lincoln Street
I 290
I 495 North
MA 110
MA 110 East
River Street
Washington Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lincoln Square — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Lincoln Square

154 ft · 4 sec · Lincoln Square
3

Turn left onto Lincoln Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
4

Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Lincoln Street
5

Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 290: Marlboro
6

Merge slight right

11 mi · 13 min
7

Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

0.7 mi · 2 min · I 495 North: Lowell
8

Merge slight left

41 mi · 48 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · MA 110, MA 113: River Street
10

Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street

164 ft · 4 sec · MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street
11

Turn straight onto River Street

1.9 mi · 2 min · River Street
12

Continue on Washington Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Washington Street
13

Continue on Merrimack Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Merrimack Street
14

Continue on Water Street

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Water Street
15

Continue on Water Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Water Street
16

Continue on Lincoln Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
17

Continue on Bates Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Bates Bridge
18

Continue on Elm Park

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Elm Park
19

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.6 mi from Worcester, MA · 38m into the drive

Downtown City of Lowell, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

City of Lowell, MA

31 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

Shrewsbury, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

City of Lowell, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.6 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Groveland, MA

The final approach into Groveland, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.79 one way

$19.59 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $10.68 $21.36
premium $4.82 $11.62 $23.24
diesel $5.61 $13.51 $27.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
Efficient EV 15.3 0 $5.35 $2.45
EV Truck/SUV 24.5 0 $8.57 $3.92

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Night in Worcester on Friday

Local time

11:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Groveland, MA

Night in Groveland on Friday

Local time

11:33 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

22 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 17m 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 Groveland, MA covers 61.2 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lincoln Square, Lincoln Street, I 290. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 30.6 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 $9.79 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 Groveland, MA is easy. At 1h 17m 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 Groveland, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Worcester, MA to Groveland, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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