Origin
Webster, MA
Late night in Webster on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Webster, 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
23m
Distance
17.1 mi
28 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Webster, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Webster to Worcester, you are in for a quick, 18-mile trip that takes approximately 22 minutes. This short jaunt is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical way to navigate the Northeast corridor. Because the entire route is contained within Massachusetts, you will remain in a familiar regional setting throughout the drive. It is a straightforward, practical commute that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 395 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| I 290 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Green Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gore Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Vernon Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 395
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Webster, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Lake Street
14 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Street
2
Turn right onto MA 12
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on MA 12
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
4
Continue on MA 16
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Gore Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto I 395
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 395
7
Continue on I 290
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 17
Toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
9
Turn left onto MA 122A
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vernon Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto Green Street
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Green Street
11
Continue on Green Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Green Street
12
Continue on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Franklin Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — 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
|
MA 12 / South Main Street
Turn right onto MA 12 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 17
Toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
6
16.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
MA 122A / Vernon Street
Turn left onto MA 122A / Vernon Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Green Street
Enter roundabout onto Green Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.74 one way
$5.47 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.80 | $0.82 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
3:33 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
1 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
23m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway travel. Since you are sticking to local roads for the entire 18-mile distance, your speed will remain steady and moderate. There are no long, uninterrupted stretches here, so you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. The personality of this drive is focused and functional, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the local landscape. It is the opposite of a monotonous highway grind, offering a more hands-on experience behind the wheel.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on I 395.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 395 and I 290. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 12 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m 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 (MA 12 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.4 miles (MA 122A / Vernon Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 23m. Total distance: 17.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on I 395. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (MA 12 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 16.4 miles (MA 122A / Vernon Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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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