Origin
Halifax, MA
Late night in Halifax on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Halifax, 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
1h 29m
Distance
64 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Halifax, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Halifax to Worcester covers 71 miles across the Massachusetts landscape. You should plan for a driving time of approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend about $11 on fuel for the journey. Since the entire route stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent local feel throughout the drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| Plymouth Street | 5.2 mi | 10m |
| Turnpike Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Pleasant Street | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Pond Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 39.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Halifax, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on MA 106
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Plymouth Street
2
Turn left onto MA 104
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Plymouth Street
3
Continue on MA 104
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pond Street
4
Continue on MA 104
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Plymouth Street
5
Continue on MA 104
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Summer Street
6
Turn left onto MA 18; MA 28; MA 104
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Central Square
7
Continue on MA 104
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
South Street
8
Turn right onto MA 104
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Pleasant Street
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward MA 24 South: Taunton
10
Merge onto MA 24
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Amvets Highway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 22B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 495
40 mi
·
45 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59B
Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto MA 9
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
16
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
17
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
18
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
19
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
20
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
21
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
22
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
23
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
24
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 miles from Halifax, 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 6.5 and 51.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 18; MA 28; MA 104 / Central Square
Turn left onto MA 18; MA 28; MA 104 / Central Square
Navigation decision point
7
10.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
50.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m 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
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.24 one way
$20.49 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.13 | $28.26 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.10 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
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
12 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 29m 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 journey is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, favoring backroads over high-speed interstate travel. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on local thoroughfares like Old Plymouth Street, Pond Street, and Plymouth Street. Without any major highway stretches, the road requires your full attention as you navigate constant turns. It is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local geography from start to finish.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Plymouth Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near MA 18; MA 28; MA 104 / Central Square.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 64 miles you will encounter 12 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 6.5 miles (MA 18; MA 28; MA 104 / Central Square): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 64 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.6 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 6.5 miles (MA 18; MA 28; MA 104 / Central Square): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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