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Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Friday
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3:11 AM
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Trip from Worcester, MA to Ocean Grove, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
54.7 mi
88 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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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Ocean Grove, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to Ocean Grove, MA covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike, Eddie Dowling Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on East Providence Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 54.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Worcester, MA to Ocean Grove, MA covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Providence Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 38.2 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 38.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
38.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
39.4 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 6
Take the exit onto US 6 toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence,...
8
42.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
6
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward Somerset, Ocean Grove
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10
Toward Somerset, Ocean Grove
5
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
MA 103 / Wilbur Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto MA 103 / Wilbur Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Ocean Grove, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Cape Cod
39.4 mi in
|
~48m
|
via US 6
Seekonk
42.7 mi in
|
~53m
|
via I 195; US 1A; US 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Providence Expressway | 10.5 mi | 12m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Turnpike | 7 mi | 8m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| US 6 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 2.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
East Providence Expressway
— 10.5 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Ocean Grove, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Myrtle Street
263 ft
·
15 sec
·
Myrtle Street
3
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southbridge Street
4
Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Quinsigamond Avenue
5
Continue on MA 146
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
6
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
7
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
8
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
9
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
10
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
11
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
12
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
13
Continue on RI 146
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on RI 146
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
15
Merge onto I 95
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 6
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6
Exit 36A
Toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195; US 1A; US 6
10 mi
·
12 min
·
East Providence Expressway
Toward US 6: Pawtucket Avenue, Seekonk MA
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 10
Toward Somerset, Ocean Grove
19
Turn right onto Lees River Avenue
471 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lees River Avenue
20
At end of road, turn right onto MA 103
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilbur Avenue
21
Turn left onto Coleman Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Coleman Street
22
Turn left onto Puffer Avenue
84 ft
·
5 sec
·
Puffer Avenue
23
Turn right onto Clancy Street
244 ft
·
10 sec
·
Clancy Street
24
Arrive at destination
Clancy Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Worcester, MA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ocean Grove, MA
The final approach into Ocean Grove, 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
$8.75 one way
$17.51 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.39 | $20.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.08 | $24.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Worcester Providence Turnpike
(7 mi)
$0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.63 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Ocean Grove, MA
Late night in Ocean Grove on Friday
Local time
3:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
10 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 9m 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 Ocean Grove, MA covers 54.7 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Providence Expressway, Providence Pike, Eddie Dowling Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 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 $8.75 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 38.2 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles (US 6): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.7 miles (I 195; US 1A; US 6 / East Providence Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Worcester, MA and Ocean Grove, MA, road signs point toward Cape Cod and Seekonk.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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