Origin
Worcester, MA
Morning in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Provincetown, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
149 mi
240 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 10m
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6 AM
3h 22m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 28m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 45m
8 PM
3h 14m
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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Provincetown, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to Provincetown, MA covers 149 miles and takes about 3h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Mid Cape Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.85 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.5 miles from Worcester, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Worcester, MA to Provincetown, MA covers 149 miles and takes about 3h 21m, 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 36 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 57 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 4.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 149 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
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
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
122.9 mi into trip
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~2h 37m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway toward Eastham, Provincetown
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Eastham, Provincetown
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 Provincetown, MA, road signs point toward Taunton, Cape Cod and Eastham.
Taunton
15 mi in
|
~19m
Cape Cod
15.2 mi in
|
~20m
Eastham
122.9 mi in
|
~2h 37m
|
via US 6
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 57 mi | 1h 5m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 35.3 mi | 49m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 13.2 mi | 21m |
| MA 25 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| Route 6 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Sandwich Road Connector | 3.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 57 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Provincetown, 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
57 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on MA 25
10 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
16
Continue on MA 28
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
17
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Sandwich Road Connector
18
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Sandwich Road Connector
19
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Mid-Cape Connector
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
21
Merge onto US 6
35 mi
·
49 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto US 6
487 ft
·
16 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward Eastham, Provincetown
23
Continue on US 6
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward Eastham, Provincetown
24
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway
25
Continue on US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 6
26
Continue on US 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
27
Continue on US 6
5.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Route 6
28
Continue on US 6
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
29
Continue on US 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 6
30
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
31
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 6
32
Continue on US 6
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33
Turn left onto Conwell Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Conwell Street
34
Turn right onto MA 6A
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Bradford Street
35
Turn left onto Standish Street
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
Standish Street
36
Arrive at destination
Standish Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.5 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.5 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Provincetown, 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.
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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 149 miles and 3h 21m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.5 mi from Worcester, MA · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.5 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Provincetown, MA
The final approach into Provincetown, 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 Provincetown, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.85 one way
$47.69 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $26.00 | $52.01 |
| premium | $4.82 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.90 | $65.79 |
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
$24
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.64 | $7.15 |
| Efficient EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.86 | $9.54 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Provincetown, MA
Morning in Provincetown on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
9 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
3h 21m 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 Provincetown, MA covers 149 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 495, Mid Cape Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.5 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 $23.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 149 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; 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.
Between Worcester, MA and Provincetown, MA, road signs point toward Taunton, Cape Cod and Eastham.
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