Origin
Cordaville, MA
Late night in Cordaville on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cordaville, 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
28m
Distance
16.8 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cordaville, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
This brief 16.8-mile journey from Cordaville to Worcester, Massachusetts, takes about 28 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on highways, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $3, this route is very budget-friendly. You'll spend most of your time on Turnpike Road and Boston Turnpike, with about 67% of the drive being on highway. Given its short distance and efficient travel time, no overnight stay is needed. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, offering a quick connection between two points in Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Cordaville Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Boston Worcester Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cordaville, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Hammond Street
173 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hammond Street
2
Continue on Cordaville Road
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cordaville Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Southville Road
259 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southville Road
4
Turn left onto MA 85
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
River Street
5
Continue on MA 85
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Cordaville Road
6
Take the ramp
488 ft
·
13 sec
7
Merge onto MA 9
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
9
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
10
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
11
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
12
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
13
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
14
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
15
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Southville Road
At end of road, turn left onto Southville Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 85 / River Street
Turn left onto MA 85 / River Street
Navigation decision point
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
16.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Front Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Foster Street
Turn right onto Foster Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.69 one way
$5.38 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.77
Turnpike Road
(6.9 mi)
$0.48
Boston Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 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 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
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
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
12:20 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
24 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
28m 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 highway-focused experience for this drive, with 67% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll navigate along Turnpike Road and Boston Turnpike for the majority of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles on Turnpike Road, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a highway drive, the route may transition between faster sections and more local road segments as you approach your destination. The overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than a winding scenic tour.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Turnpike Road and Boston Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southville Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southville Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (MA 85 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 28m. Total distance: 16.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.77 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. 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.
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 (Southville Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (MA 85 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Adams 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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