Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sutton, MA
Ron Lach
Worcester, MA
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The drive from Sutton, MA to Worcester, MA covers 9 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Highway, Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Singletary Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on Purple Heart Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Worcester-Providence Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Singletary Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Quinsigamond Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Sutton Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southbridge Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sutton, MA and Worcester, MA.
Start on Boston Road
Turn left onto Singletary Avenue
Continue on Sutton Road
Turn straight onto West Main Street
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
Continue on McGrath Boulevard
Turn slight left
Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Singletary Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Merge onto MA 146 / Purple Heart Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$3.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| premium | $5.06 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Sutton on Saturday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Cloudy
Destination
Night in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
9 mi in 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Singletary Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Singletary Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (West Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
97 ft
Total Descent
305 ft
Highest Point
691 ft
Elevation Range
292 ft
Founded 1704
Top landmarks
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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