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Trip from Worcester, MA to Phillipston, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

57m

Distance

37.4 mi

60 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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 Phillipston, MA, MA

Phillipston, MA

Max Flinterman

Trip Overview

The drive from Worcester, MA to Phillipston, MA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.99 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

18.7 miles from Worcester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 37.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 Phillipston, MA is easy. At 57m 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 Phillipston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lincoln Square
Lincoln Street
I 290 East
I 190 North
MA 140
Redemption Rock Trail
Main Street
Redemption Rock Trail North

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 Phillipston, 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

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Lincoln Street
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 290 East: Marlboro
5

Merge slight left

0.6 mi · 55 sec
6

Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
7

Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

0.4 mi · 33 sec · I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
8

Continue straight

8.4 mi · 9 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton

0.3 mi · 42 sec · MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
10

Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail

4.8 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail
11

Continue on Main Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North

36 ft · 1 sec · Redemption Rock Trail North
13

Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North

2.9 mi · 5 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
14

Continue on Worcester Road

2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
15

Continue on Hager Park Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hager Park Road
16

Continue on State Road East

0.2 mi · 26 sec · State Road East
17

Take the ramp left

3.0 mi · 4 min
18

Continue straight

9.4 mi · 12 min
19

Take the exit right toward MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winchendon

0.2 mi · 36 sec · MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winchendon
20

Keep slight left

249 ft · 7 sec
21

Turn left onto State Road

0.4 mi · 39 sec · State Road
22

Turn left onto Baldwinville Road

1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road
23

Turn slight right onto The Common

292 ft · 16 sec · The Common
24

Continue on The Common

289 ft · 10 sec · The Common
25

Turn right

141 ft · 10 sec
26

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 18.7 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 28m 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 37 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.7 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 49m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Worcester, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worcester, MA

This is one driving day of about 37.4 miles and 57m.

At 37.4 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 18.7 mi from Worcester, MA · 28m into the drive

town in Massachusetts

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westminster, MA

19 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

Athol, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Westminster, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Phillipston, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Phillipston, 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

$5.99 one way

$11.97 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.53 $13.05
premium $4.82 $7.10 $14.20
diesel $5.61 $8.26 $16.51

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80
Efficient EV 9.4 0 $3.27 $1.50
EV Truck/SUV 15 0 $5.24 $2.39

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Evening in Worcester on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Phillipston, MA

Evening in Phillipston on Wednesday

Local time

7:01 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

54°F

Westminster, MA

19 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

39 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

57m 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 Phillipston, MA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 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 $5.99 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 Phillipston, MA is easy. At 57m 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 Phillipston, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worcester, MA to Phillipston, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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