Origin
Lancaster, MA
Late night in Lancaster on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lancaster, 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
31m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lancaster, MA
Italo Melo
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Lancaster to Worcester is 16.5 miles and takes about 31 minutes via Main Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it less about covering distance quickly and more about navigating through communities. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Lincoln Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| High Street Extension | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Boylston Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Center Bridge Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mechanic Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 7.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Thayer Memorial Drive
62 ft
·
11 sec
·
Thayer Memorial Drive
2
Turn left onto MA 70
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto Center Bridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Bridge Road
4
Turn right onto MA 110
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
High Street Extension
5
At end of road, turn left onto MA 62; MA 70
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
Union Street
6
Continue on MA 62; MA 70
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mechanic Street
7
Continue on MA 62; MA 70
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chestnut Street
8
Continue on MA 62; MA 70
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Boylston Street
9
Continue on MA 70
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on MA 70
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on MA 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
12
Continue on MA 70
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Boylston Street
13
Enter roundabout onto MA 70
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lincoln Street
14
Continue on MA 70
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Street
15
Turn right onto MA 9
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 70 / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 70 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 110 / High Street Extension
Turn right onto MA 110 / High Street Extension
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 62; MA 70 / Union Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 62; MA 70 / Union Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MA 70 / Lincoln Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 70 / Lincoln Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
15.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
MA 9 / Lincoln Square
Turn right onto MA 9 / Lincoln Square
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.64 one way
$5.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
NE 5 to 8 mph
2% chance
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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with a 0% highway share. You'll primarily be navigating through local streets, indicated by the use of Main Street, Lincoln Street, and High Street Extension. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on Main Street, meaning you'll have constant opportunities to make turns and adjust your path. This isn't a high-speed journey; rather, it's a drive where you'll experience the rhythm of local traffic and road layouts.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near MA 70 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m 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: near the start (MA 70 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MA 110 / High Street Extension): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MA 62; MA 70 / Union Street): Navigation decision point.
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 31m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m 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 with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Main 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: near the start (MA 70 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (MA 110 / High Street Extension): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MA 62; MA 70 / Union Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park and Lowell 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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