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Dennis, MA
Late night in Dennis on Sunday
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12:14 AM
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Trip from Dennis, 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
2h 25m
Distance
110.2 mi
177 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dennis, MA
Italo Melo
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Embark on a straightforward 110.2-mile journey from Dennis, MA, to Worcester, MA, which will take approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes. This drive primarily utilizes major roadways like Mid Cape Highway, MA 25, and I 495, making it a highway-focused experience. With 73% of the route on highways, it's well-suited for a single-day trip, and you can expect to spend around $18 on fuel. This route stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points within the Northeast region. The overall feel is efficient, designed for getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Dennis, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 59.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 17.5 mi | 24m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Turnpike Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Sandwich Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 59.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dennis, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
193 ft
·
21 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MA 6A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 6A
3
Continue on MA 6A
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto Willow Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Willow Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
6
Merge onto US 6
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
7
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
8
Take the exit onto MA 6A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Use the straight lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sandwich Road
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
MA 28
12
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
13
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
14
Continue on I 495
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59B
Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Merge onto MA 9
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
18
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
19
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
20
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
21
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
22
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
23
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
24
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
25
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
26
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 25 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Dennis to avoid potential traffic, especially if you're heading out on a weekday. Since the route is just over 110 miles and largely highway, it’s easily manageable in one go, and you won't need to plan for overnight stops. The longest stretch without a major change is 59.5 miles on I 495, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before or after this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the estimated cost is $18, and topping up before hitting the longer highway portion is always a good idea.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.1 miles from Dennis, MA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dennis, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dennis, MA
This is one driving day of about 110.2 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Dennis, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 59.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Dennis, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 97.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI
7
23.4 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
MA 6A
Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
7
23.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Sandwich Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
MA 28
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
97.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 59B
Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.64 one way
$35.27 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $19.23 | $38.47 |
| premium | $4.82 | $20.92 | $41.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.33 | $48.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Turnpike Road
(4.8 mi)
$0.34
Boston Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.57 | $5.29 |
| Efficient EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.64 | $4.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.1 | 0 | $15.43 | $7.05 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m 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 drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 73% of the 110.2 miles spent on faster-paced roads. You'll encounter stretches of Mid Cape Highway and MA 25 before merging onto I 495, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment at 59.5 miles. Expect a relatively consistent driving environment for much of the trip, characterized by good road surfaces and efficient travel. While not overly scenic, the highway nature ensures smooth progress toward your destination.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.5 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Mid Cape Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Dennis, MA
Full guide →Dennis is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It includes the villages of Dennis Port, East Dennis, South Dennis, and West Dennis. Dennis bills itself as the "Cultural Center of Cape Cod", and perhaps rightly so. It boasts the Cape Cod Museum of Art, the Cape Playhouse, and some really excellent art and craft galleries.
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 2h 25m. Total distance: 110.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.5 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.63 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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.4 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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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