Origin
Monument Beach, MA
Night in Monument Beach on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monument Beach, 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
1h 49m
Distance
86 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monument Beach, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Embarking on this 93.3-mile journey from Monument Beach to Worcester, Massachusetts, will take approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes of driving time. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $15, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile and zero highway share, making it a more engaging, albeit potentially slower, travel experience. Navigating through Massachusetts, you'll find this drive offers a straightforward connection between two points within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43 miles from Monument Beach, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 59.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Turnpike Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Shore Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| MA 28 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 59.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monument Beach, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Pine Street
223 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
452 ft
·
21 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
3
Turn right onto Shore Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Shore Road
4
Continue on Trowbridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trowbridge Road
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
MA 28
6
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
7
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
8
Continue on I 495
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59B
Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto MA 9
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
12
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
13
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
14
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
15
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
16
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
17
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
18
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
19
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 34-minute duration and 93.3-mile length, this trip is perfect for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Aiming for an early morning start can help you avoid any potential local traffic, especially as you navigate the numerous turns. With a fuel cost of around $15, keeping your tank topped up is simple. Since there are no designated 'longest stretch' periods, be prepared for frequent adjustments, and consider downloading offline maps as a backup for the local road segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43 miles from Monument Beach, MA, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Monument Beach, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Monument Beach, MA
This is one driving day of about 86 miles and 1h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Monument Beach, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 59.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43 miles from Monument Beach, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 73.3 — 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
|
Linwood Avenue
Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Shore Road
Turn right onto Shore Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 28
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
72.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m 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
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
$13.76 one way
$27.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $15.01 | $30.02 |
| premium | $4.82 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.99 | $37.98 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| Efficient EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.04 | $5.50 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Night in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 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 49m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 54.7
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 16.1
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
18 mi from route
~46 min detour
Free
near mile 80.4
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$15
near mile 45
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 45
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 51.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is not a high-speed highway cruise; expect a 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile with a 0% highway share. The majority of your travel will be on roads like Linwood Avenue, Shore Road, and Trowbridge Road, requiring constant attention to navigation and speed. Without significant stretches of uninterrupted driving, you'll be frequently adjusting your pace and direction. This type of route offers a more intimate experience of the Massachusetts landscape, connecting you directly with the communities along the way rather than bypassing them.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.5 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and MA 25. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Linwood Avenue.
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 1h 49m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Linwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Shore Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (MA 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 1h 49m. Total distance: 86 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.5 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: near the start (Linwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Shore Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (MA 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). 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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