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Trip from South Dennis, MA to Worcester, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 24m

Distance

110.4 mi

178 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 15m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m

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

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Downtown South Dennis, MA, MA

South Dennis, MA

David Kanigan

Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Worcester, MA

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Trip Overview

This 118.8-mile drive from South Dennis, MA, to Worcester, MA, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 1 minute to complete. You'll navigate through local roads, including Highbank Road, Great Western Road, and North Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $19, making it an economical choice. Given its manageable duration and local road profile, this route is ideal for a straightforward day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical journey through the Northeast region of Massachusetts.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

55.2 miles from South Dennis, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 59.5 mi 1h 8m
Mid Cape Highway 19.7 mi 27m
MA 25 9.6 mi 11m
Turnpike Road 4.8 mi 7m
Boston Turnpike 4.1 mi 6m
Sandwich Road 3 mi 5m
Whites Path 1.5 mi 2m
Shrewsbury Street 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 59.5 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Dennis, MA and Worcester, MA.

1

Start on Main Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Main Street
2

Turn right onto Highbank Road

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Highbank Road
3

Turn slight right onto Great Western Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Great Western Road
4

Continue on North Main Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · North Main Street
5

Turn left onto Whites Path

1.5 mi · 2 min · Whites Path
6

Turn right onto Station Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Station Avenue
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
8

Merge onto US 6

19 mi · 26 min · Mid Cape Highway
9

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Mid Cape Highway
10

Take the exit onto MA 6A

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A
Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore Use the straight lane.
11

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Sandwich Road
13

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

22 ft · 0 sec · MA 28
14

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · MA 28
15

Continue on MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25
16

Continue on I 495

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 59B Toward MA 9 West: Worcester Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Merge onto MA 9

4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Continue on MA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street
20

Continue on MA 9

4.1 mi · 6 min · Boston Turnpike
21

Continue on MA 9

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
22

Continue on MA 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · Belmont Street
23

Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street
24

Enter roundabout onto Front Street

168 ft · 2 sec · Front Street
25

Continue on Front Street

427 ft · 11 sec · Front Street
26

Turn right onto Foster Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Foster Street
27

Turn left onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Main Street
28

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 118.8-mile trip, consider departing in the mid-morning to avoid early rush hour traffic, especially as you'll be on local roads for the entire 2 hours and 1 minute. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is under 3 hours, you have the flexibility to pause as needed. The estimated fuel cost is $19, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to posted speed limits as you transition through different towns, as they can vary significantly on these local roads.

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 55.2 miles from South Dennis, MA, or about 1h 14m 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 24 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.2 miles or 1h 14m 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 55m

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 South Dennis, 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 South Dennis, MA

This is one driving day of about 110.4 miles and 2h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from South Dennis, 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.

Downtown Raynham, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Raynham, MA

55 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

Sandwich, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Raynham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from South Dennis, 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.

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

North Attleboro WW1 Memorial Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

North Attleborough, Massachusetts

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+15086990129

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 23.6 and 97.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
23.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | MA 6A

Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
7
24.1 mi into trip | ~36m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
27.2 mi into trip | ~41m in | MA 28

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
97.3 mi into trip | ~2h 2m 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
97.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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

$17.67 one way

$35.34 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $19.27 $38.54
premium $4.82 $20.96 $41.93
diesel $5.61 $24.37 $48.75

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

$18

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.1 0 $11.59 $5.30
Efficient EV 27.6 0 $9.66 $4.42
EV Truck/SUV 44.2 0 $15.46 $7.07

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 Mar 5, 2022

Origin

South Dennis, MA

Late night in South Dennis on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Worcester, MA

Late night in Worcester on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

16 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

2h 24m 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

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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 76.1
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

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 41.9
View on nps.gov
Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Seashore

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour $25
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

19 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 99
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

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 ~51 min detour $15 near mile 64.7
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

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 57.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 118.8-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be consistently engaging with town roads and local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests frequent changes in direction and speed. This means you'll experience a dynamic driving experience, moving through various communities rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Be prepared for a more involved, hands-on navigation experience for the full 2 hours and 1 minute of travel time.

72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 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?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Mid Cape Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.6 miles in near MA 6A.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 110.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 23.6 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles (MA 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 2h 24m. Total distance: 110.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 23.6 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.1 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.2 miles (MA 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Cape Cod National Seashore (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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