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Trip from Worcester, MA to Raynham Center, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

54.5 mi

88 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m

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 Raynham Center, MA, MA

Raynham Center, MA

Mohan Nannapaneni

Trip Overview

The drive from Worcester, MA to Raynham Center, MA covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Front Street, Washington Square, Grafton Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.72 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

27.3 miles from Worcester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 54.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Front Street 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 Raynham Center, MA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Raynham Center, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Front Street
Washington Square
Grafton Street
Grafton Road
Massachusetts Turnpike
I 495
I 495 South
MA 138

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Front Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Main Street

292 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Front Street

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Front Street
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

23 ft · Washington Square
4

Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Grafton Street
5

Continue on Grafton Street

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Grafton Street
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

39 ft · 1 sec · Grafton Street
7

Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
8

Continue on Grafton Road

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Grafton Road
9

Take the exit right

0.4 mi · 57 sec
10

Keep slight left

0.6 mi · 1 min
11

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

9.5 mi · 10 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
12

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

0.2 mi · 38 sec · I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

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

Merge slight left

35 mi · 40 min
15

Take the exit slight right toward MA 138: Stoughton, Taunton

0.3 mi · 36 sec · MA 138: Stoughton, Taunton
16

Turn slight right onto MA 138 South: Taunton

282 ft · 7 sec · MA 138 South: Taunton
17

Turn straight onto Broadway

0.6 mi · 1 min · Broadway
18

Turn left onto Center Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street
19

Continue on North Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
20

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 27.3 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 34m 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 12 miles or 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 27.3 miles or 34m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Raynham Center, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worcester, MA

This is one driving day of about 54.5 miles and 1h 8m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 12 miles from Worcester, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.3 mi from Worcester, MA · 34m into the drive

census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cordaville, MA

27 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

Shrewsbury, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cordaville, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Raynham Center, MA

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

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.72 one way

$17.44 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $9.51 $19.02
premium $4.82 $10.35 $20.70
diesel $5.61 $12.03 $24.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.3 0 $5.72 $2.62
Efficient EV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18
EV Truck/SUV 21.8 0 $7.63 $3.49

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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 as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Worcester, MA

Night in Worcester on Wednesday

Local time

11:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Raynham Center, MA

Night in Raynham Center on Wednesday

Local time

11:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

37 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 8m 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 Raynham Center, MA covers 54.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Front Street, Washington Square, Grafton Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 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 $8.72 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 Raynham Center, MA is easy. At 1h 8m 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 Raynham Center, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worcester, MA to Raynham Center, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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