Origin
Canton, MA
Late night in Canton on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canton, 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
1h 8m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canton, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 48.6-mile drive from Canton, MA, to Worcester, MA, is easily manageable in about 1 hour and 8 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Yankee Division Highway, with a portion on Grafton Street. With a projected fuel cost of around $8, this trip is budget-friendly. The route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the journey within familiar territory.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 26.1 mi | 30m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 10.8 mi | 14m |
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Dedham Street | 1.9 mi | 5m |
| University Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Washington Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Grafton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 26.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canton, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
50 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
84 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right
176 ft
·
15 sec
4
Turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Street
5
Turn left onto Dedham Street
1.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Dedham Street
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Canton Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Canton Street
7
Turn right onto University Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge onto I 95; US 1; MA 128
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39B-A
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
423 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
12
Continue on this road
351 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 39 A-B
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
13
Continue on this road
411 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 39 A-B
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
16
Merge onto I 90
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 96
Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
18
Keep slight left at fork
173 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn left onto MA 122
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
20
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
21
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grafton Street
22
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
23
Continue on MA 122
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grafton Street
24
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
277 ft
·
4 sec
·
Front Street
25
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
26
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
27
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
28
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Canton, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 15.5 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
15.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39B-A
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Wes...
7
15.8 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 To...
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Continue toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39 A-B
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Wes...
9
16 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.78 one way
$15.56 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.56
Massachusetts Turnpike
(26.1 mi)
$1.56
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
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
2 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 54% of the drive utilizing major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 26.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a period of consistent speed. This route presents a mixed drive, transitioning between faster highway sections and potentially more varied local road conditions as you approach Worcester. The character of the road shifts gradually, moving from open highway to more developed areas.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 15.5 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 48.6 miles you will encounter 20 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 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Canton, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll and Mass Pike: Boston - among others.
Albany
15.5 mi in
|
~26m
Newton
15.5 mi in
|
~26m
Weston
15.5 mi in
|
~26m
Albany New York
15.8 mi in
|
~26m
Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
15.8 mi in
|
~26m
Mass Pike: Boston
16 mi in
|
~27m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
16.4 mi in
|
~27m
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.56 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 15.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). 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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