Origin
Worcester, MA
Afternoon in Worcester on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h
Distance
42 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 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 $6.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 42 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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 drive with frequent turns across 42 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Jamaica Plain, 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 95 | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| Yankee Division Highway | — | — |
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 Jamaica Plain, 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
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
13
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
14
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
16
Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Brookline
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
MA 9 East: Brookline
18
Merge slight left onto Worcester Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Worcester Street
19
Continue on Boylston Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Boylston Street
20
Take the exit slight right toward Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury
21
Turn right onto Hammond Pond Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hammond Pond Parkway
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Horace James Circle
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
Horace James Circle
23
Exit the rotary onto Newton Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Newton Street
24
Keep slight left to continue on Newton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Newton Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Street
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Newton Street
26
Keep slight right to continue on Newton Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Newton Street
27
Continue on Pond Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pond Street
28
Turn right onto Arborway
108 ft
·
4 sec
·
Arborway
29
Continue on Arborway
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
Arborway
30
Continue on Arborway
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Arborway
31
Turn right onto Pond Street
246 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pond Street
32
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Orchard Street
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Worcester, MA · 30m 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jamaica Plain, MA
The final approach into Jamaica Plain, 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
$6.72 one way
$13.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.33 | $14.66 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.98 | $15.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.27 | $18.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.68 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.88 | $2.69 |
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
Jamaica Plain, MA
Afternoon in Jamaica Plain on Thursday
Local time
3:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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 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 Jamaica Plain, MA covers 42 miles and takes about 1h 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 21 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 $6.72 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is easy. At 1h 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 Jamaica Plain, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worcester, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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