Origin
Worcester, MA
Afternoon in Worcester on Thursday
Local time
4:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Phillipston, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Worcester, MA
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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 MA 2, I 190, Redemption Rock Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.4 miles on MA 2. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Worcester, MA to Phillipston, MA covers 37.4 miles and takes about 57m, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
MA 2 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 290 East: Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 290 East: Marlboro
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19; 20
Toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster...
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 22
Toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
6
10.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
6
35.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winchendon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79
Toward MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winche...
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 Phillipston, MA, road signs point toward Leominster, Princeton and Winchendon.
Leominster
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Princeton
10.7 mi in
|
~13m
Winchendon
35.2 mi in
|
~52m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 2 | 9.4 mi | 12m |
| I 190 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Redemption Rock Trail | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| MA 140 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Redemption Rock Trail North | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Worcester Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Baldwinville Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
MA 2
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
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 MA 9
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lincoln Square
3
Turn left onto MA 70
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lincoln Street
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 290 East: Marlboro
5
Merge onto I 290
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 290
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 19; 20
Toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 22
Toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
8
Continue on I 190
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 190
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 9
Toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
10
Turn left onto MA 140
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail
11
Continue on MA 140
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Enter roundabout onto MA 31; MA 140
34 ft
·
0 sec
·
Redemption Rock Trail North
13
Continue on MA 31; MA 140
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail North
14
Continue on MA 140
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Worcester Road
15
Continue on MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hager Park Road
16
Continue on MA 2A; MA 140
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
State Road East
17
Take the ramp onto MA 140
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
MA 140
18
Continue on MA 2
9.4 mi
·
12 min
·
MA 2
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 79
Toward MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winchendon
20
Keep slight left at fork
250 ft
·
6 sec
21
Turn left onto US 202; MA 2A
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
291 ft
·
15 sec
·
The Common
24
Continue on The Common
287 ft
·
9 sec
·
The Common
25
Turn right
141 ft
·
10 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Worcester, MA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
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.
Destination
Phillipston, MA
Afternoon in Phillipston on Thursday
Local time
4:10 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
26 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 MA 2, I 190, Redemption Rock Trail. 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Worcester, MA and Phillipston, MA, road signs point toward Leominster, Princeton and Winchendon.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and Lowell National Historical Park.
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