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Trip from Worcester, MA to Plymouth, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

76.1 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

None

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 27m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 30m

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 Plymouth, MA covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, US 44, Massachusetts Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.5 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.11 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.

Midpoint

38.1 miles from Worcester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 76.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 76.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and US 44. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.5 miles on I 495.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

571 ft 49 ft

Total Climb

481 ft

Total Descent

914 ft

Highest Point

571 ft

~10.9 mi in

Elevation Range

521 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and US 44. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 76.1 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 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

8
15 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 106 Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
6
15.2 mi into trip | ~20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
6
58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

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

Exit 15 Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
6
73.8 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | US 44

Keep slight right at fork onto US 44 toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
6
74.8 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

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

Exit 15B Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver

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 Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.

Taunton

15 mi in | ~19m

Cape Cod

15.2 mi in | ~20m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 42.5 mi 49m
US 44 15.1 mi 17m
Massachusetts Turnpike 9.5 mi 10m
Grafton Street 3.6 mi 4m
Samoset Street 0.9 mi 2m
Pilgrims Highway 0.6 mi <1m
Front Street 0.4 mi <1m
Grafton Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 42.5 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

293 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Front Street

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Front Street
3

Enter roundabout onto Grafton Street

24 ft · 0 sec · Grafton Street
4

Continue on Grafton Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Grafton Street
5

Continue on MA 122

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Grafton Street
6

Enter roundabout onto MA 122

39 ft · 0 sec · Grafton Street
7

Continue on MA 122

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
8

Continue on MA 122

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Grafton Road
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
11

Merge onto I 90

9.5 mi · 10 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 106 Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
14

Merge onto I 495

43 mi · 49 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 15 Toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth
16

Turn right onto US 44

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Harding Street
17

Enter roundabout onto US 44

446 ft · 5 sec · US 44
18

Continue on US 44

15 mi · 16 min · US 44
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 44

0.4 mi · 54 sec · US 44
Toward MA 3 South, US 44 East: Cape Cod
20

Merge onto US 44; MA 3

0.6 mi · 46 sec · Pilgrims Highway
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Exit 15B Toward US 44 West: Samoset Street, Carver
22

Turn straight onto Samoset Street

254 ft · 9 sec · Samoset Street
23

Continue on Samoset Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · Samoset Street
24

Turn right onto MA 3A

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Court Street
Use the right lane.
25

Arrive at destination

MA 3A

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 38.1 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 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 76.1 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.1 miles or 47m 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 18m

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

Before You Leave

+

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.

+

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 76.1 miles and 1h 33m.

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 I 495 for about 42.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.1 mi from Worcester, MA · 47m into the drive

town in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Smithtown, NY

38 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

Boston, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Smithtown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Plymouth, MA

The final approach into Plymouth, 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 Plymouth, 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.

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 36.7
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...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 15.7
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

19 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 60.4
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour $15 near mile 44.6
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free near mile 52.5
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free near mile 39.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.11 one way

$24.23 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $13.17 $26.35
premium $4.80 $14.38 $28.76
diesel $5.64 $16.91 $33.81

Estimated Tolls: $0.57

Massachusetts Turnpike (9.5 mi) $0.57

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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.65 $4.87

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 16, 2026

Origin

Worcester, MA

Afternoon in Worcester on Thursday

Local time

2:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Plymouth, MA

Afternoon in Plymouth on Thursday

Local time

2:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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

23 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 33m 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 Plymouth, MA covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, US 44, Massachusetts Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 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 $12.11 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 16 significant decision points across 76.1 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 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 58.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Worcester, MA and Plymouth, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.

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