Traveling from Edgartown to Worcester covers 115.2 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 8 minutes. Because this route involves a ferry crossing from the island followed by a drive through the Massachusetts mainland, you should plan for this as a straightforward one-day trip. Budgeting roughly $18 for fuel is a safe estimate for your vehicle. The journey is well-suited for a direct commute, as it transitions from the coastal environment of the islands into the heart of the Northeast. It is a manageable distance that does not require an overnight stay, allowing you to reach your destination with ease.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
57.6 miles from Edgartown, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 55m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 495
59.5 mi
1h 8m
MA 25
9.6 mi
11m
Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.5 mi
44m
West Falmouth Highway
8.3 mi
11m
Turnpike Road
4.8 mi
7m
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.1 mi
6m
Boston Turnpike
4.1 mi
6m
Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 59.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgartown, MA and Worcester, MA.
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Start on South Water Street
228 ft·7 sec·South Water Street
2
Turn right onto Davis Lane
0.2 mi·52 sec·Davis Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
351 ft·17 sec·Peases Point Way South
4
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
5
Continue on Beach Road
1.9 mi·3 min·Beach Road
6
Continue on Sea View Avenue
3.0 mi·5 min·Sea View Avenue
7
Turn right onto Oak Bluffs Avenue
0.1 mi·34 sec·Oak Bluffs Avenue
8
Turn slight left onto Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
8.5 mi·44 min·Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry
9
Continue
203 ft·18 sec
10
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
416 ft·21 sec·Railroad Avenue
11
Merge onto Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi·7 min·Woods Hole Road
12
Continue on Locust Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Locust Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto MA 28
0.1 mi·9 sec·North Main Street
14
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi·2 min·Palmer Avenue
15
Continue on MA 28
8.3 mi·11 min·West Falmouth Highway
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi·17 sec·General MacArthur Boulevard
17
Continue on MA 28
4.0 mi·5 min·General MacArthur Boulevard
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
402 ft·13 sec·MA 28
19
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi·1 min·MA 28
20
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi·11 min·MA 25
21
Continue on I 495
59 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 59BToward MA 9 West: WorcesterUse the straight / right lanes.
23
Merge onto MA 9
4.8 mi·7 min·Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi·1 min·Belmont Street
25
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi·6 min·Boston Turnpike
26
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi·41 sec·Boston Worcester Turnpike
27
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi·1 min·Belmont Street
28
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Shrewsbury Street
29
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft·2 sec·Front Street
30
Continue on Front Street
427 ft·11 sec·Front Street
31
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi·44 sec·Foster Street
32
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·16 sec·Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this route includes a mandatory ferry segment, checking the departure schedule in advance is the most critical step for your planning. You only need to budget for one primary stop during the 115.2-mile journey to keep your travel time efficient. Try to time your departure to avoid peak hours on I-495, as the heavy highway usage can lead to congestion during the afternoon commute. Because the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to reach Worcester in a single push without needing to split the trip over two days. Always keep your ferry reservation confirmation handy, as it is the gateway to beginning this specific route from Edgartown.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Edgartown, MA, or about 1h 55m 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 25 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.6 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
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 Edgartown, 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 Edgartown, MA
This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Edgartown, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 102.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Davis Lane
Turn right onto Davis Lane
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|Peases Point Way South
At end of road, turn right onto Peases Point Way South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Main Street
Turn sharp left onto Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
14.6 mi into trip|~56m in|Railroad Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
102.1 mi into trip|~2h 46m 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
$18.44 one way
$36.87 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$20.11
$40.21
premium
$4.82
$21.87
$43.75
diesel
$5.61
$25.43
$50.87
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
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.6
0
$12.10
$5.53
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.08
$4.61
EV Truck/SUV
46.1
0
$16.13
$7.37
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026
Origin
Edgartown, MA
Night
in Edgartown on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Sunny
S 9 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Worcester, MA
Night
in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Sunny
S 8 mph14% chanceLive 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
3h 8m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip defined by a highway-focused profile, with 69% of your time spent on major arteries. You will navigate the Woods Hole - Oak Bluffs Ferry before transitioning onto MA 25 and eventually I-495. The most significant portion of your driving occurs on I-495, where you will face a long, 59.5-mile stretch of uninterrupted interstate travel. While the beginning of the trip requires coordinating ferry schedules, the remainder of the drive is a more standard, fast-paced highway experience. Be prepared for a shift in pace as you move from local island roads to the heavy traffic flow of the regional highway system.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and MA 25. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Davis Lane.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 115.2 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (Davis Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 115.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: near the start (Davis Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Peases Point Way South): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Worcester, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
