Origin
Wellfleet, MA
Afternoon in Wellfleet on Sunday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wellfleet, 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
3h 2m
Distance
134.8 mi
217 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 51m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wellfleet, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wellfleet, MA to Worcester, MA covers 134.8 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Mid Cape Highway, MA 25 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.5 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
67.4 miles from Wellfleet, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 59.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 36.1 mi | 51m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Turnpike Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Route 6 | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Sandwich Road | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 59.5 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellfleet, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Holbrook Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Holbrook Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 6
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Route 6
4
Continue on US 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
5
Continue on US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Route 6
6
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway
7
Continue on US 6
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8
Enter roundabout onto US 6
404 ft
·
13 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
Toward Hyannis, Boston
9
Continue on US 6
36 mi
·
50 min
·
Mid Cape Highway
Toward Hyannis, Boston
10
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Mid Cape Highway
11
Take the exit onto MA 6A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 6A
Exit 55
Toward MA 6A: Sagamore
Use the straight lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sandwich Road
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on Sandwich Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Sandwich Road
14
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
MA 28
15
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
16
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
17
Continue on I 495
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 59B
Toward MA 9 West: Worcester
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Merge onto MA 9
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
21
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
22
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
23
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
24
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
25
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
26
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
27
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
28
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.4 miles from Wellfleet, MA, or about 1h 38m 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 30 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.4 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 28m
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 Wellfleet, 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 Wellfleet, MA
This is one driving day of about 134.8 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Wellfleet, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.4 miles from Wellfleet, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 11.9 and 121.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 6 / Mid Cape Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Mid Cape Highway toward Hyannis, Boston
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Hyannis, Boston
7
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Sandwich Road
At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
51.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
MA 28
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
121.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.57 one way
$43.15 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
| premium | $4.82 | $25.60 | $51.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.76 | $59.52 |
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
$22
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.4 | 0 | $14.15 | $6.47 |
| Efficient EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.9 | 0 | $18.87 | $8.63 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
12 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
3h 2m 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?
134.8 mi in 3h 2m, mostly highway — 59.5 mi of that is on I 495.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 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?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Mid Cape Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.9 miles in near US 6 / Mid Cape Highway.
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 3h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.9 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Between Wellfleet, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Hyannis and Boston.
Hyannis
11.9 mi in
|
~21m
|
via US 6
Boston
11.9 mi in
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~21m
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via US 6
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 3h 2m. Total distance: 134.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 11.9 miles (US 6 / Mid Cape Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.6 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Worcester, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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