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Trip from New Bedford, MA to Worthington, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

144.8 mi

233 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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New Bedford, MA

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Worthington, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Bedford, MA to Worthington, MA covers 144.8 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 195, Providence Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 52.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.15 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.4 miles from New Bedford, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 52.8 mi 1h
I 195 28.1 mi 35m
Providence Pike 7.7 mi 8m
Eddie Dowling Highway 7.5 mi 8m
Worthington Road 7 mi 12m
Worcester Providence Road 7 mi 9m
North Smithfield Expressway 5.7 mi 6m
Main Road 5.2 mi 9m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 52.8 mi, about 1h

Traffic on I-195

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 170 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,478 veh/hr typical · worst 4,151

Quietest

2 AM

~179 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

19.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Bedford, MA and Worthington, MA.

1

Start on Pleasant Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Pleasant Street
2

Continue on Purchase Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Purchase Street
3

Turn left onto Linden Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Linden Street
4

Turn right onto County Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · County Street
5

Turn left onto Cedar Grove Street

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Cedar Grove Street
6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 195 West: Fall River
7

Merge onto I 195

11 mi · 13 min · I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195

17 mi · 22 min · I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.1 mi · 16 sec · US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

0.1 mi · 12 sec · I 95
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 45 sec
Exit 38A-B Toward RI 146 North: State Offices Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on RI 146

3.0 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on RI 146

4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146

2.8 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway
18

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike
19

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Purple Heart Highway
20

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
21

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
22

Continue on MA 146

1.8 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
23

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
24

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 90
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West
26

Merge onto I 90

15 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
27

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

38 mi · 43 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
28

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 41 Toward US 202, MA 10: Westfield, Northampton
29

Keep slight right at fork

262 ft · 6 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Merge onto US 202; MA 10

363 ft · 8 sec · Southampton Road
Use the right lane.
31

Continue on US 202; MA 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Elm Street
32

Turn right onto Notre Dame Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Notre Dame Street
33

At end of road, turn right onto Montgomery Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street
34

Continue on Montgomery Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road
35

Continue on Main Road

5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road
36

Continue on Montgomery Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Montgomery Road
37

Turn right onto MA 112

7.0 mi · 12 min · Worthington Road
38

Continue on MA 112

5.0 mi · 8 min · Huntington Road
39

Turn right

104 ft · 7 sec
40

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.4 miles from New Bedford, MA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.8 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 32 miles or 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.4 miles or 1h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worthington, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Bedford, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Bedford, MA

This is one driving day of about 144.8 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from New Bedford, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 52.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Charlton, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Charlton, MA

72 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

Woonsocket, RI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Worcester, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.4 miles from New Bedford, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Cassarino's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Providence, Rhode Island

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch · 41min in 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+14017513333

Visit website

Circe Restaurant & Bar - Providence

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Providence, Rhode Island

0.6 mi

Sabor Latino Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Chicopee, Massachusetts

0.5 mi

Best coffee break

Tia Maria's European Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 AM–2 PM

+15089938900

Visit website

Cafe Arpeggio NB

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New Bedford, Massachusetts

0.1 mi

Cafe Nuovo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Providence, Rhode Island

0.6 mi

Cassarino's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+14017513333

Visit website

Circe Restaurant & Bar - Providence

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $40 to $50

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+14014378991

Visit website

Sabor Latino Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14133312806

Hemenway's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Very expen

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+14013518570

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Auburn, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+15088320999

Visit website

Jasmine Asian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Auburn, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+15088328868

Visit website

Cana Korean Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+14135921362

Visit website

Lucky Strike Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+14135367912

Tia Maria's European Café

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 AM–2 PM

+15089938900

Visit website

Cafe Arpeggio NB

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15089992233

Visit website

Cafe Nuovo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour Expensive

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 4–10 pm

+14014212525

Visit website

Nero's Foundry Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 7 am–2:30 pm

+14012736550

Visit website

Cafe Europa

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+15089971087

Visit website

Sophia's Café

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+14013836252

Visit website

Village Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+15089611490

Cafe Zoey

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14018545885

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cranston, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18888950027

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Swansea, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Shell Recharge Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Johnston, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+14016219232

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Flash Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Providence, Rhode Island

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

New Bedford Whaling Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15089970046

Visit website

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15089964095

Visit website

Lippitt House Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Providence, Rhode Island

+14014530688

Visit website

Southwick's Zoo

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Mendon, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15088839182

Visit website

DementedFX

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Mystery Soup Escape Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14012051873

Visit website

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 24

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.6 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
12.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | I 195

Keep slight left at fork onto I 195

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
30 mi into trip | ~39m in | US 6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
31.1 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 38A-B Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
6
39.5 mi into trip | ~49m in | RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.15 one way

$48.31 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $26.59 $53.19
premium $5.06 $28.83 $57.66
diesel $5.60 $31.92 $63.84

Estimated Tolls: $3.29

Massachusetts Turnpike (52.8 mi) $3.16
Worcester-Providence Turnpike (1.8 mi) $0.13

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

$24

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.4 0 $15.20 $6.95
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.67 $5.79
EV Truck/SUV 57.9 0 $20.27 $9.27

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

New Bedford, MA

Late night in New Bedford on Wednesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

E 8 to 13 mph 70% chance Live forecast

Destination

Worthington, MA

Late night in Worthington on Wednesday

Local time

4:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog

E 5 mph 34% chance 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

4 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

3h 11m 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?

144.8 mi in 3h 11m, mostly highway — 52.8 mi of that is on Massachusetts Turnpike.

62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52.8 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 195. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near I 195.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 144.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,465 ft 33 ft

Total Climb

2,072 ft

Total Descent

668 ft

Highest Point

1,465 ft

~144.8 mi in

Elevation Range

1,432 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New Bedford, MA and Worthington, MA, road signs point toward Springfield and Northampton.

Springfield

65.9 mi in | ~1h 22m

Northampton

120.1 mi in | ~2h 27m

About the Cities

Starting in New Bedford, MA

Full guide →

Founded 1640

New Bedford is in Massachusetts on the southern coast. New Bedford's excellent harbor made it a natural fishing and whaling center. It was the world's premier whaling port in the 19th century, and, for a time, "the richest city in the world" and "the city that lit the world" because of whale oil production. New Bedford neighbor Acushnet is the birthplace of the Titleist golf ball.

Top landmarks

  • • Effie M. Morrissey — museum ship in Massachusetts
  • • New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park — national Historical Park of the United States
  • • Central New Bedford Historic District — historic district in Massachusetts, United States

Arriving in Worthington, MA

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Center Cemetery — cemetery in Worthington, Massachusetts
  • • North Cemetery — cemetery in Worthington, Massachusetts

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 3h 11m. Total distance: 144.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.29 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Worthington, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Worthington, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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