Gloucester, MA Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Gloucester, MA is a convenient base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 61 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Gloucester, MA head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

city on Cape Ann in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

87.1 mi

Fall River, MA

Quickest Drive

54m

Lawrence, MA

Plan Around Gloucester, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Gloucester, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Framingham Center, MA to Gloucester, MA 55.7 mi · 1h 19m

Continue From Gloucester, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Gloucester, MA to Fall River, MA 87.1 mi · 1h 56m Gloucester, MA to Worcester, MA 77.1 mi · 1h 42m Gloucester, MA to City of Lowell, MA 47.3 mi · 1h 6m Gloucester, MA to Lawrence, MA 32.2 mi · 54m

Trips from Gloucester, MA

Gloucester, MA to Fall River, MA

87.1 mi 1h 56m

Gloucester, MA to Worcester, MA

77.1 mi 1h 42m

Gloucester, MA to City of Lowell, MA

47.3 mi 1h 6m

Gloucester, MA to Lawrence, MA

32.2 mi 54m

Driving from Gloucester, MA

The typical drive from Gloucester, MA covers about 61 miles and takes around 1h 25m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 87 miles (1h 56m), while the shortest is just 32 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Gloucester, MA include Fall River, MA (87.1 mi, 1h 56m), Worcester, MA (77.1 mi, 1h 42m), City of Lowell, MA (47.3 mi, 1h 6m), and Lawrence, MA (32.2 mi, 54m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 61-mile drive from Gloucester, MA, expect to burn about 2.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Gloucester, MA and 1 routes heading into Gloucester, MA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 32 to 87 miles.

The longest mapped route from Gloucester, MA covers 87 miles and takes approximately 1h 56m. Shorter options start at just 32 miles.

The average route from Gloucester, MA runs about 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 25m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Gloucester, MA include Fall River, MA, Worcester, MA, City of Lowell, MA and Lawrence, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Gloucester, MA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

29,862

Median Income

$87,898

Median Home Value

$587,800

Median Age

51.0

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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destinations from Gloucester, MA.

Trips to Gloucester, MA

Framingham Center, MA to Gloucester, MA

55.7 mi 1h 19m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Gloucester, MA that also have route pages.

Lawrence, MA 32.2 mi · 54m City of Lowell, MA 47.3 mi · 1h 6m Worcester, MA 77.1 mi · 1h 42m Fall River, MA 87.1 mi · 1h 56m

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