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Trip from Worcester, MA to Revere, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

50.2 mi

81 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m

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 Revere, MA, MA

Revere, MA

Renata Meneses

Trip Overview

The drive from Worcester, MA to Revere, MA covers 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Grafton Street, US 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 50.2 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Grafton Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 37.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Grafton Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 43.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

8
43.2 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

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

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
8
43.3 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

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

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...
8
43.4 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 134B Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
9
45.6 mi into trip | ~59m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 19 Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
6
48.2 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Take the exit toward Fourth Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Fourth Street

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 Revere, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.

Concord New Hampshire

43.2 mi in | ~54m

Quincy

43.2 mi in | ~54m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 37.7 mi 45m
Grafton Street 3.6 mi 4m
US 1 2.6 mi 3m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 1.8 mi 3m
Broadway 1.6 mi 2m
Front Street 0.4 mi <1m
Grafton Road 0.4 mi <1m
Fourth Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 37.7 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Revere, 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

38 mi · 45 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

512 ft · 12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 10 sec
Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 134B Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

1.8 mi · 3 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 1
Exit 19 Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17

Take the exit

275 ft · 8 sec
Toward Fourth Street Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Fourth Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fourth Street
19

Continue on Fourth Street

104 ft · 5 sec · Fourth Street
20

Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Hawthorn Street
21

Continue on Broadway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Broadway
22

Turn right onto Winthrop Avenue

442 ft · 8 sec · Winthrop Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Winthrop Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 25.1 mi from Worcester, MA · 32m into the drive

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Framingham, MA

25 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

Westborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waltham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Revere, MA

The final approach into Revere, 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

$8.03 one way

$16.07 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $8.76 $17.52
premium $4.82 $9.53 $19.06
diesel $5.61 $11.08 $22.17

Estimated Tolls: $2.26

Massachusetts Turnpike (37.7 mi) $2.26

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$2

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.1 0 $5.27 $2.41
Efficient EV 12.6 0 $4.39 $2.01
EV Truck/SUV 20.1 0 $7.03 $3.21

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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

Morning in Worcester on Saturday

Local time

6:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Revere, MA

Morning in Revere on Saturday

Local time

6:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

1 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 6m 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 Revere, MA covers 50.2 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Grafton Street, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 25.1 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 $8.03 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.2 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 43.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Worcester, MA and Revere, MA, road signs point toward Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Boston National Historical Park, Adams National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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