Origin
Grafton, MA
Late night in Grafton on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, MA to Worcester, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grafton, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute between Grafton and Worcester, this 8.3-mile trip is a straightforward local connection. You can easily complete the entire drive in about 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting is simple here, as you will likely spend no more than $1 on fuel for the journey. Since both towns are located within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, you will remain in a familiar environment throughout the transit. This route is efficient for those needing to move between these two communities without the complexity of a long-distance road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Grafton Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Front Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grafton Street
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on MA 140
84 ft
·
9 sec
·
Worcester Street
2
Continue on MA 140
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Worcester Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 122
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Street
4
Continue on MA 122
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
5
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grafton Street
7
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
8
Continue on MA 122
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grafton Street
9
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
277 ft
·
4 sec
·
Front Street
10
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
11
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
12
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
13
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 8.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 122 / Worcester Street
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 122 / Worcester Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 122 / Grafton Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 122 / Grafton Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Front Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Foster Street
Turn right onto Foster Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
4 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
15m 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 turn-heavy, local driving experience that stays entirely off the highway system. You will navigate via Grafton Street, Worcester Street, and Grafton Road, keeping your speed consistent with local traffic rather than highway cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.6-mile segment along Grafton Street. Because the route is composed of local roads, the drive requires your full attention at intersections rather than the passive experience of interstate travel. It is a functional, short-distance transit that prioritizes direct access over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Grafton Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in near MA 122 / Worcester Street.
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 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (MA 122 / Worcester Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.9 miles (MA 122 / Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.7 miles (Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Founded 1848
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.
Top landmarks
- • Clark University — American private university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts
- • Cathedral of Saint Paul — church in Massachusetts, United States
- • Worcester Academy — private high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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 15m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Grafton Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2 miles (MA 122 / Worcester Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 6.9 miles (MA 122 / Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.7 miles (Front Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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