Origin
Leicester, MA
Late night in Leicester on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leicester, 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
12m
Distance
6.3 mi
10 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leicester, MA
Italo Melo
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
This short 6.3-mile drive from Leicester to Worcester, Massachusetts, is easily manageable in about 12 minutes. Primarily utilizing Main Street, this route has no highway driving, making it a straightforward local journey. With a minimal fuel cost of just $1, it's a budget-friendly trip. Given its brevity, it's perfect as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The drive is contained within the Northeast region, specifically within Massachusetts, offering a glimpse of local New England life.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 6.3 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 6.3 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leicester, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MA 9
6.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Main Street
3
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 9 / Main Street
Turn right onto MA 9 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.01 one way
$2.02 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.10 | $2.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.55 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
4:46 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
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
12m 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 drive for this 6.3-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through local streets for the entire duration. The longest uninterrupted segment is the full 6.3 miles on Main Street. This means you'll likely encounter traffic signals and intersections frequently, so staying alert and anticipating turns will be key to a smooth journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 9 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Leicester, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (MA 9 / Main 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
This 6.3-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip for a weekend getaway, with only 12 minutes of travel time each way. You'll be back before you know it.
Family Friendly
Perfect for families, this 6.3-mile route takes just 12 minutes and is short enough for even the youngest passengers. The low complexity (1/10) means less stress for everyone involved.
Solo Traveler
This 6.3-mile, 12-minute drive is a breeze for a solo traveler looking for a quick, no-fuss journey. You'll barely have time to finish a podcast.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
A great first-time driver route, this 6.3-mile trip is super straightforward with a complexity rating of 1/10. The short 12-minute duration is very manageable.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (MA 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — 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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