Origin
Uxbridge, MA
Late night in Uxbridge on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Uxbridge, 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
28m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Uxbridge, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit between Uxbridge and Worcester, Massachusetts, this 18.6-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Expect to spend about 28 minutes behind the wheel, making it a highly efficient connection within the Northeast region. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is an incredibly budget-friendly drive that requires no overnight stops or complex logistical planning. You will primarily navigate via Worcester Providence Road, the Purple Heart Highway, and the Worcester-Providence Turnpike. Because the journey is so brief, it offers maximum flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the trip in under half an hour while keeping your travel expenses to a minimum.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Worcester-Providence Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Douglas Street | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Providence Pike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Quinsigamond Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Southbridge Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Worcester Providence Road
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uxbridge, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
135 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
187 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto MA 16; MA 122
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn left onto MA 16
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Douglas Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
Douglas Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
7
Merge onto MA 146
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Pike
8
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
9
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
10
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
11
Continue on MA 146
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
12
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
13
Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Quinsigamond Avenue
14
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Southbridge Street
15
Continue on McGrath Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
McGrath Boulevard
16
Turn slight left
194 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Southbridge Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.4 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street
Turn right onto MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 16 / Douglas Street
Turn left onto MA 16 / Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 16 / Douglas Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16 / Douglas Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.11 | $8.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
2:00 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
2 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
28m 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?
This 18.6-mile route functions as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul. You will find that approximately 12 miles of the trip are spent on highways, providing a blend of higher-speed travel and necessary local navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 7-mile segment on Worcester Providence Road, which serves as the primary backbone of your journey. As you move from Uxbridge toward Worcester, the road demands your attention due to its technical, turn-heavy nature. Balancing these highway portions with local road segments creates a driving experience that requires you to stay alert and engaged with the road conditions throughout the entire 28-minute duration.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Worcester Providence Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 16 / Douglas Street): Navigation decision point.
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 28m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Worcester Providence Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with Worcester-Providence 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.
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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 16 / Douglas Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Minute Man 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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