Origin
Westborough, MA
Late night in Westborough on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westborough, MA to Worcester, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
10.8 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westborough, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Westborough to Worcester, you are looking at a quick 11-mile journey that typically takes about 22 minutes. This trip is strictly a local affair, keeping you entirely off the highways as you navigate through the Northeast. Because of the short distance, you can easily complete this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will find it to be an incredibly budget-friendly excursion, with fuel costs estimated at just $1. It is a straightforward, practical route that serves as an efficient connection between these two Massachusetts locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Otis Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Fisher Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Foster Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Boston Worcester Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Boston Turnpike
— 4.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westborough, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
201 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Grove Street
454 ft
·
20 sec
·
Grove Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Church Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Fisher Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Fisher Street
5
Turn right onto Otis Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Otis Street
6
Turn left onto MA 9
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Turnpike Road
7
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
8
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
9
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
10
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
11
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
12
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
13
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
14
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
15
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — 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
|
Grove Street
Turn right onto Grove Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Church Street
At end of road, turn right onto Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Fisher Street
At end of road, turn left onto Fisher Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Front Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Foster Street
Turn right onto Foster Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.73 one way
$3.46 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.38 | $4.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.29
Boston Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
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: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
19m 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 cruise. You will spend your time navigating through Grove Street, Church Street, and Fisher Street, with a highway share of 0%. Since there are no long stretches of open road—the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Grove Street—you will need to stay alert and ready for frequent turns. This route captures the feel of a local commute, requiring your full attention as you transition between these neighborhood roads. It is a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local connectivity over highway speed.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Boston Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Grove 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 19m 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 (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Fisher Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Westborough, MA
Full guide →Founded 1675
The Boroughs are a collection of three towns (Westborough, Northborough, and Southborough) in the Worcester County region of Central Massachusetts in the United States of America. The area is home to around 45,000 people.
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →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
- • Clark University — American private university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts
- • Cathedral of Saint Paul — church in Massachusetts, United States
- • Worcester Academy — private high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
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 19m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Boston Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.29 in tolls one way, starting with Boston 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 (Grove Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Fisher Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley 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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