Origin
Brookfield, MA
Morning in Brookfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, MA to Worcester, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
17.8 mi
29 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Brookfield, MA to Worcester, MA is 17.8 miles and takes about 36 minutes via West Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel throughout, with frequent turns guiding you from your starting point to your destination. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip where you want to maximize your time at your destination rather than on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 16.2 mi | 32m |
| South Maple Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Post Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Common Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 16.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
193 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Common Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Common Street
3
Turn right onto MA 9; MA 148
66 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto MA 9
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Post Road
5
Continue on MA 9
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Maple Street
6
Continue on MA 9
16 mi
·
32 min
·
West Main Street
7
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Common Street
Turn right onto Common Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 9; MA 148 / West Main Street
Turn right onto MA 9; MA 148 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.85 one way
$5.70 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway miles, meaning you'll navigate through town and local roads for the entire 17.8 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles along West Main Street. Be prepared for consistent changes in direction as you make your way from Brookfield to Worcester. The road profile suggests a constant need for attention to navigation, rather than a long, uninterrupted cruise.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Common Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookfield, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Common Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 9; MA 148 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Brookfield, MA
Full guide →The Brookfields are a collection of five small towns in Central Massachusetts: Brookfield, East Brookfield, North Brookfield, West Brookfield, and Warren.
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Founded 1848
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.
Top landmarks
- • Clark University — American private university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts
- • Cathedral of Saint Paul — church in Massachusetts, United States
- • Worcester Academy — private high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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 36m. Total distance: 17.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on West Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Common Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (MA 9; MA 148 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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