Origin
Freetown, MA
Late night in Freetown on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freetown, 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 28m
Distance
64.9 mi
104 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Freetown, MA
Tappiah Sesay
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Freetown, MA to Worcester, MA is 64.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m via I 195, Providence Pike, and Eddie Dowling Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily traveling through Massachusetts. You'll experience a mixed drive, transitioning between highway speeds and local road conditions. Given the relatively short duration, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pace. It's a straightforward journey connecting two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 195 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Veterans Memorial Bridge | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Amvets Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 195
— 10.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freetown, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
272 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Slab Bridge Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Slab Bridge Road
3
Continue on Elm Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Elm Street
4
Continue on MA 79
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn left onto MA 79
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
6
Take the ramp onto MA 79
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
MA 79
Toward MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island
7
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Amvets Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto US 6; MA 138
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
11
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
12
Merge onto I 195
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
23
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
24
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
25
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
26
Continue on MA 146
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
27
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
28
Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Quinsigamond Avenue
29
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southbridge Street
30
Continue on McGrath Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
McGrath Boulevard
31
Turn slight left
194 ft
·
5 sec
32
Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southbridge Street
33
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
34
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Freetown, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 34.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
8
24.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
24.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
26 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
6
34.4 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.39 one way
$20.77 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.81 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.68 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.15 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
2:02 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
5 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 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?
This 64.9-mile drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 34% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced travel, including a longest uninterrupted segment of 10.7 miles on I 195. As you progress, the route shifts from interstate driving to more local roads like Providence Pike and Eddie Dowling Highway. Expect variations in speed limits and traffic patterns, requiring you to adapt your driving style throughout the approximately 1 hour and 28 minute trip.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on I 195.
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 7.3 miles in near MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway.
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 64.9 miles you will encounter 18 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 7.3 miles (MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Freetown, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Newport, Rhode Island and Somerset.
Newport
3.7 mi in
|
~8m
|
via MA 79
Rhode Island
3.7 mi in
|
~8m
|
via MA 79
Somerset
7.3 mi in
|
~13m
|
via MA 79
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 28m. Total distance: 64.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). 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 10.7 miles on I 195. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Worcester-Providence 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 7.3 miles (MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park. 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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