Origin
Wenham, MA
Late night in Wenham on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wenham, 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
1h 28m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wenham, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Wenham to Worcester is 65.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via Yankee Division Highway and Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's mostly highway, offering a straightforward connection between these two points. It's a manageable distance, ideal for a day trip or an easy leg of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee Division Highway | 29.7 mi | 40m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 26.1 mi | 30m |
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Cabot Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Conant Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grafton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 29.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wenham, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
305 ft
·
24 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Cherry Street
309 ft
·
6 sec
·
Cherry Street
3
Turn left onto Cedar Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cedar Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto MA 97
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Topsfield Road
5
Continue on MA 97
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Cabot Street
6
Turn right onto Conant Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Conant Street
7
Take the ramp
329 ft
·
8 sec
Toward MA 128 South
8
Merge onto MA 128
30 mi
·
40 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
11
Continue on this road
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
12
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
13
Merge onto I 90
26 mi
·
30 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 96
Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
15
Keep slight left at fork
173 ft
·
10 sec
16
Turn left onto MA 122
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Grafton Road
17
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
18
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grafton Street
19
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Grafton Street
20
Continue on MA 122
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grafton Street
21
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
277 ft
·
4 sec
·
Front Street
22
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
23
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
24
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
25
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Wenham, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 60.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cherry Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 97 / Topsfield Road
At end of road, turn left onto MA 97 / Topsfield Road
Navigation decision point
8
33.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
6
33.5 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
6
60.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 96
Toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.53 one way
$21.06 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.48 | $22.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.49 | $24.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.56
Massachusetts Turnpike
(26.1 mi)
$1.56
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
1:58 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
5 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
1h 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with about 40% on highways. You'll encounter stretches of the Yankee Division Highway and the Massachusetts Turnpike, which means periods of faster driving. The longest uninterrupted segment is 29.7 miles along the Yankee Division Highway, providing a solid stretch of highway cruising. As you progress, the drive transitions, incorporating other major roads like Grafton Street as you approach your destination.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.7 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Cherry Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.1 miles (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MA 97 / Topsfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Wenham, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York and Mass Pike West: Warcester.
Mass Pike: Boston
33.2 mi in
|
~47m
Albany New York
33.2 mi in
|
~47m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
33.5 mi in
|
~48m
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 65.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.7 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.56 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Worcester, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (MA 97 / Topsfield Road): Navigation decision point; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (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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