Origin
Jamaica Plain, MA
Late night in Jamaica Plain on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jamaica Plain, 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
59m
Distance
42.2 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jamaica Plain, MA
Phil Evenden
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
This 42.2-mile drive from Jamaica Plain, MA, to Worcester, MA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour. Primarily utilizing the Massachusetts Turnpike, this route is ideal for a day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical choice for a short journey within the Northeast region. The overall feel is a highway-focused experience, connecting two points efficiently. Given its brevity and highway-centric nature, it's a practical option for commuting or a quick transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 26.1 mi | 30m |
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Boylston Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Roxbury Parkway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Centre Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Hammond Pond Parkway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 26.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Orchard Street
313 ft
·
13 sec
·
Orchard Street
2
Turn right onto Centre Street
338 ft
·
14 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Centre Street
214 ft
·
7 sec
·
Centre Street
4
Continue on Centre Street
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway
6
Enter roundabout onto West Roxbury Parkway
44 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Roxbury Parkway
7
Continue on West Roxbury Parkway
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Roxbury Parkway
8
Enter roundabout onto West Roxbury Parkway
289 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Roxbury Parkway
9
Continue on West Roxbury Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Roxbury Parkway
10
Enter roundabout onto Hammond Pond Parkway
256 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hammond Pond Parkway
11
Continue on Hammond Pond Parkway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Hammond Pond Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left
363 ft
·
10 sec
Toward MA 9 West: Wellesley
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on this road
437 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
Toward MA 9 West: Wellesley
14
Merge onto MA 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boylston Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on MA 9
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Worcester Street
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 39B-A
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
423 ft
·
10 sec
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
20
Continue on this road
351 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
Exit 39 A-B
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
21
Continue on this road
411 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
Exit 39 A-B
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
24
Merge onto I 90
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 96
Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
26
Keep slight left at fork
173 ft
·
10 sec
27
Turn left onto MA 122
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
28
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
29
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grafton Street
30
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
31
Continue on MA 122
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grafton Street
32
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
277 ft
·
4 sec
·
Front Street
33
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
34
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
35
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
36
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Jamaica Plain, 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 255 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 9.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward MA 9 West: Wellesley
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward MA 9 West: Wellesley
7
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hamp...
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39B-A
Toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Wes...
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 To...
9
9.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.51 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.37 | $14.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.56
Massachusetts Turnpike
(26.1 mi)
$1.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.43 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.69 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Sunday
Local time
3:35 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
2 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 69% of this 42.2-mile journey, predominantly on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 26.1 miles on this main artery. While the majority of the route emphasizes speed and efficiency, you will eventually transition to local roads like Grafton Street and Boylston Street as you approach Worcester. This shift from high-speed highway to more urban streets is a notable change in the driving experience.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Grafton Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 25 decision points packed into just 42.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Jamaica Plain, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Portsmouth New Hampshire, Albany, Newton, Weston, Albany New York and Massachusetts Turnpike Toll - among others.
Portsmouth New Hampshire
7.2 mi in
|
~14m
Albany
9.1 mi in
|
~17m
Newton
9.1 mi in
|
~17m
Weston
9.1 mi in
|
~17m
Albany New York
9.4 mi in
|
~18m
Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
9.4 mi in
|
~18m
Mass Pike: Boston
9.6 mi in
|
~18m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
10 mi in
|
~19m
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 59m. Total distance: 42.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.56 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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