Origin
East Sandwich, MA
Late night in East Sandwich on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Sandwich, 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 59m
Distance
91.9 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Sandwich, MA
Anthony Rahayel
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
This 91.9-mile drive from East Sandwich, MA to Worcester, MA will take approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused journey, you'll spend about 91% of your time on major roads like I-495 and MA-25. With a projected fuel cost of around $15, this route is easily manageable as a single-day trip. The Northeast region of Massachusetts offers a straightforward commute between these two points. You'll find the drive efficient and direct, making it a practical choice for getting between these locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46 miles from East Sandwich, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 59.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Turnpike Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Sandwich Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Route 6A | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 59.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Sandwich, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
11 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MA 6A
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Route 6A
3
Continue on MA 6A
4.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Sandwich Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sandwich Road
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
MA 28
6
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
7
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
8
Continue on I 495
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59B
Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto MA 9
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
12
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
13
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
14
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
15
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
16
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
17
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
18
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short, 1 hour and 59-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits your schedule. Since the route is predominantly highway, aim to depart outside of peak commuting hours to maximize your time on the road. The $15 fuel cost is minimal, so you won't need to worry extensively about refueling stops, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye on your GPS for any potential traffic alerts, especially as you approach the Worcester area. Given the longest stretch is 59.5 miles, consider a brief pause before that segment if you prefer to break up longer driving periods.
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 46 miles from East Sandwich, MA, or about 59m 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 59m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving East Sandwich, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Sandwich, MA
This is one driving day of about 91.9 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from East Sandwich, 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
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46 miles from East Sandwich, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 91.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
MA 28
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
78.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m 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
5
79.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m 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
91.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
Front Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
91.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
Foster Street
Turn right onto Foster Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.71 one way
$29.42 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.04 | $32.08 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.45 | $34.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.29 | $40.58 |
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
$15
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.65 | $4.41 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.04 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.87 | $5.88 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
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
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
1h 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 57.1
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 22.2
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 79.3
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$15
near mile 47.6
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 47.6
View on nps.gov
Cape Cod National Seashore
National Seashore
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
$25
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-dominated experience on this 91.9-mile trip, with 91% of the drive on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 59.5 miles on I-495. This means you'll largely be on faster, more direct routes, with less time spent navigating local streets. The profile is clearly that of a highway-focused drive, designed for efficient travel rather than leisurely exploration. Be prepared for consistent speeds and limited opportunities for spontaneous stops along the main thoroughfares.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 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?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and MA 25. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near MA 28.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from East Sandwich, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 59m with 91% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (MA 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 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 1h 59m. Total distance: 91.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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. 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 8.7 miles (MA 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 78.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 79.2 miles (MA 9 / Turnpike Road): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Minute Man 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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