Origin
Pepperell, MA
Late night in Pepperell on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pepperell, 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
57m
Distance
40.7 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pepperell, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
This 40.7-mile drive from Pepperell to Worcester, Massachusetts, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 57 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-495 and I-290, with a segment on Boston Road, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of around $7, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The highway-focused profile suggests a direct and efficient travel experience, making it ideal for those looking to reach their destination without extensive detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 14.7 mi | 16m |
| I 290 | 12.7 mi | 15m |
| Boston Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 6m |
| River Road | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Great Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| South Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 14.7 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pepperell, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
78 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MA 111
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
River Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto MA 111; MA 119
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South Road
4
Continue on MA 111; MA 119
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 119; MA 225
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Road
6
Continue on MA 119
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Great Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
8
Merge onto I 495
15 mi
·
16 min
·
I 495
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 65B
Toward I 290 West: Worcester
10
Merge onto I 290
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
12
Turn right onto MA 70
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lincoln Street
13
Turn right onto MA 9
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Pepperell, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 111; MA 119 / South Road
At end of road, turn left onto MA 111; MA 119 / South Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
MA 119; MA 225 / Boston Road
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 119; MA 225 / Boston Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 290 West: Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 65B
Toward I 290 West: Worcester
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
I 290
Merge onto I 290
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
39.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward Ware, Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.51 one way
$13.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.10 | $14.21 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.73 | $15.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
2:02 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
3 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
57m 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 experience for most of this 40.7-mile trip, with 67% of the journey on major roadways like I-495 and I-290. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles on I-495, providing a solid period of consistent driving. While the majority is interstate, the inclusion of Boston Road as a main thoroughfare may introduce some variations in speed and traffic patterns as you approach Worcester. Overall, the drive is designed for efficiency rather than scenic exploration.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near MA 111; MA 119 / South Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (MA 111; MA 119 / South Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (MA 119; MA 225 / Boston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
On the drive from Pepperell, MA to Worcester, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Taunton along the way.
Taunton
11.4 mi in
|
~21m
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 57m. Total distance: 40.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.7 miles (MA 111; MA 119 / South Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (MA 119; MA 225 / Boston Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston 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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