Origin
Baldwinville, MA
Late night in Baldwinville on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baldwinville, MA to Worcester, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baldwinville, MA
Phil Evenden
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Baldwinville to Worcester is 33.6 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 190, MA 2A, and MA 2, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that balances highway speeds with some local road transitions. It’s a short enough journey that you can easily complete it within a single day, making it ideal for a quick commute or an easy leg of a larger adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 190 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| MA 2A | 5.7 mi | 11m |
| MA 2 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Redemption Rock Trail | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| West Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| State Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| I 290 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 190
— 8.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baldwinville, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
237 ft
·
11 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn right onto US 202
482 ft
·
13 sec
·
Elm Street
3
Turn left onto MA 68
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Central Street
4
Continue on MA 68
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 68
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road
6
Continue on MA 68
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
7
Turn slight right onto Nichols Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Nichols Street
8
Turn left onto Baker Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Baker Street
9
Continue on Willow Street
378 ft
·
13 sec
·
Willow Street
10
Turn right onto MA 68
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
11
Continue on MA 68
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 68
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Timpany Boulevard
13
Enter roundabout
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
14
Continue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
15
Merge onto MA 2
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
MA 2
16
Take the exit onto MA 140
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 140
Exit 92
Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
17
Turn left onto MA 2A; MA 140
5.7 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 2A; MA 140
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 140
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on MA 140
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on MA 140
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
22
Merge onto I 190
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 190
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
24
Merge onto I 290
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 290
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
26
Turn right onto MA 70
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lincoln Street
27
Turn right onto MA 9
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
28
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Baldwinville, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 68 / Central Street
Turn left onto MA 68 / Central Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Baker Street
Turn left onto Baker Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MA 68 / Timpany Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 68 / Timpany Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
MA 140
Take the exit onto MA 140 toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 92
Toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
6
32.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward Ware, Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.38 one way
$10.75 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.42 | $14.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Westminster, MA
17 mi in
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
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed driving experience, with 43% of it on the highway. You'll encounter stretches like the 8.5 miles on I 190, which provide a good opportunity for consistent speed. As you transition from the main highways, expect the character of the drive to change, incorporating sections of MA 2A and MA 2, which may involve more local traffic and varying speed limits. The overall feel is practical, moving you efficiently between your starting and ending points.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on I 190.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.1 miles in near MA 68 / Central Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 68 / Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (MA 68 / Timpany Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 190. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Worcester, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (MA 68 / Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (Baker Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (MA 68 / Timpany Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worcester, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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