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Trip from Worcester, MA to Otis, MA

Drive Time

1h 49m

Distance

79.3 mi

128 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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 Otis, MA covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Otis Stage Road, I 290 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.62 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

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

39.7 miles from Worcester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 49m highway drive covering 79.3 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Otis Stage Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 49.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Otis Stage Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 79.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
18.5 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton

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

Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
6
57.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | US 202; MA 10 / Southampton Road

Merge onto US 202; MA 10 / Southampton Road

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

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Worcester, MA to Otis, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Northampton along the way.

Northampton

56.5 mi in | ~1h 8m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 49.3 mi 56m
Otis Stage Road 5.5 mi 8m
I 290 5.1 mi 6m
East Otis Road 4.1 mi 6m
Russell Road 3.6 mi 6m
Blandford Road 2.8 mi 4m
Woronoco Road 1.7 mi 3m
Westfield Road 1.3 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 49.3 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

135 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto Franklin Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Franklin Street
3

Continue on Green Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Green Street
4

Enter roundabout onto MA 122A

244 ft · 3 sec · Vernon Street
5

Continue on MA 122A

148 ft · 2 sec · Vernon Street
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 290

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 290
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster
9

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street
10

At end of road, turn right onto MA 12

446 ft · 9 sec · Southbridge Street
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West
13

Merge onto I 90

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

38 mi · 43 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
16

Keep slight right at fork

262 ft · 6 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Merge onto US 202; MA 10

363 ft · 8 sec · Southampton Road
Use the right lane.
18

Continue on US 202; MA 10

1.2 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street
19

Turn right onto Orange Street

279 ft · 14 sec · Orange Street
20

Turn left onto Maple Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Maple Street
21

Turn right onto US 20

0.8 mi · 1 min · Franklin Street
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on US 20

3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road
23

Continue on US 20

1.3 mi · 2 min · Westfield Road
24

Turn left onto MA 23

2.8 mi · 4 min · Blandford Road
25

Continue on MA 23

1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road
26

Continue on MA 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Main Street
27

Keep slight left at fork onto MA 23

5.5 mi · 8 min · Otis Stage Road
28

Continue on MA 23

4.1 mi · 6 min · East Otis Road
29

Arrive at destination

MA 23

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 39.7 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.3 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 79.3 miles or 1h 49m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.7 miles or 49m 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 30m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Worcester, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worcester, MA

This is one driving day of about 79.3 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Worcester, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 49.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.7 mi from Worcester, MA · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

40 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Otis, MA

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

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Otis, MA.

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.

New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 43.8
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.62 one way

$25.24 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $13.73 $27.46
premium $4.80 $14.98 $29.97
diesel $5.64 $17.62 $35.24

Estimated Tolls: $2.95

Massachusetts Turnpike (49.3 mi) $2.95

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

$13

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.8 0 $8.33 $3.81
Efficient EV 19.8 0 $6.94 $3.17
EV Truck/SUV 31.7 0 $11.10 $5.08

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Worcester, MA

Evening in Worcester on Monday

Local time

6:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Otis, MA

Evening in Otis on Monday

Local time

6:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°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

5 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 49m 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 Otis, MA covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Otis Stage Road, I 290. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.7 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 $12.62 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 79.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Worcester, MA to Otis, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Northampton along the way.

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