Trip from Worcester, MA to Lincoln, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

53m

Distance

33 mi

53 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min

4 AM

0h 49m ★

6 AM

0h 54m

8 AM

1h 2m

10 AM

0h 57m

12 PM

0h 56m

3 PM

0h 57m

5 PM

1h 2m

8 PM

0h 51m

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

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Worcester, MA

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Lincoln, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worcester, MA to Lincoln, MA covers 33 miles and takes about 53m 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 $5.28 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

16.5 miles from Worcester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 33 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 27 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Worcester, MA to Lincoln, MA is easy. At 53m 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 Lincoln, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Lincoln Square	—	—
Lincoln Street	—	—
I 290	—	—
Route 85	—	—
Hudson Street	—	—
Washington Street	—	—
Broad Street	—	—
Vila Do Porto Boulevard	—	—

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 Lincoln, MA.

Start on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto Lincoln Square

154 ft · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

Turn left onto Lincoln Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Lincoln Street

Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 290: Marlboro

Merge slight right

11 mi · 13 min

Continue on Route 85 Connector

1.3 mi · 1 min · Route 85 Connector

Continue on Hudson Street

0.4 mi · 47 sec · Hudson Street

Turn left onto Washington Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Washington Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broad Street

72 ft · 1 sec · Broad Street

Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Broad Street

Turn right onto Vila Do Porto Boulevard

0.4 mi · 55 sec · Vila Do Porto Boulevard

Turn right onto Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Wilkins Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wilkins Street

Continue on Gleasondale Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Gleasondale Road

Keep slight left to continue on Gleasondale Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Gleasondale Road

Turn right onto Great Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Great Road

Turn slight left onto Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn right onto Waltham Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Waltham Street

Continue on North Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · North Road

Turn right

89 ft · 11 sec

Turn left onto North Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · North Road

Continue on Fitchburg Turnpike

1.0 mi · 1 min · Fitchburg Turnpike

Continue on South Great Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · South Great Road

Turn left onto Lincoln Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road

Turn left onto Sandy Pond Road

33 ft · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road

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 16.5 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 26m 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 33 miles or 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 16.5 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Have your navigation ready before leaving Worcester, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worcester, MA

This is one driving day of about 33 miles and 53m.

At 33 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.5 mi from Worcester, MA · 26m into the drive

human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Stow, MA

17 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

Lexington, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stow, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lincoln, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Lincoln, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.28 one way

$10.56 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$5.76	$11.52
premium	$4.82	$6.27	$12.53
diesel	$5.61	$7.29	$14.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.9	$3.47	$1.58
Efficient EV	8.3	$2.89	$1.32
EV Truck/SUV	13.2	$4.62	$2.11

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 10, 2026

Origin

Worcester, MA

Late night in Worcester on Thursday

Local time

12:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lincoln, MA

Late night in Lincoln on Thursday

Local time

12:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Stow, MA

17 mi in

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

21 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

53m 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 Lincoln, MA covers 33 miles and takes about 53m 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 16.5 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 $5.28 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 Lincoln, MA is easy. At 53m 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 Lincoln, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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