Origin
Westminster, MA
Late night in Westminster on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westminster, 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
36m
Distance
23 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westminster, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Westminster and Worcester, Massachusetts, covers a short distance of 23 miles, making this a quick trip that takes about 36 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily tackle this drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-190 along with local stretches on Redemption Rock Trail. With a fuel cost of approximately $4, it is a very budget-friendly commute or excursion within the Northeast region. This route is best viewed as a straightforward transit between two Central Massachusetts points rather than a destination-heavy road trip. It offers a practical, no-nonsense connection for those looking to move efficiently between these two towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 190 | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Redemption Rock Trail | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Redemption Rock Trail North | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Road | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Hager Park Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 290 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 190
— 8.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westminster, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pleasant Street
2
Turn left onto MA 2A
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn right onto MA 140
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hager Park Road
4
Continue on MA 140
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Worcester Road
5
Continue on MA 140
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail North
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 140
105 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on MA 140
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on MA 140
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Redemption Rock Trail
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
10
Merge onto I 190
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 190
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
12
Merge onto I 290
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 290
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
14
Turn right onto MA 70
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Lincoln Street
15
Turn right onto MA 9
158 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lincoln Square
16
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 2A / Main Street
Turn left onto MA 2A / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
6.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 140 / Main Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 140 / Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
21 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 West: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
6
21.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward Ware, Framingham
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21
Toward Ware, Framingham
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
MA 9 / Lincoln Square
Turn right onto MA 9 / Lincoln Square
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.36 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
10 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
36m 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 mixed driving experience that transitions from local roads to a more structured interstate environment. You will spend about 39% of your time on highways, with the longest uninterrupted segment being an 8.5-mile stretch on I-190. After navigating the initial sections of Redemption Rock Trail and Redemption Rock Trail North, you will transition onto the faster-paced interstate. This shift changes the feel of the drive from a slower local pace to a more consistent highway flow. The contrast between these road types keeps the 36-minute journey from feeling monotonous, though the overall distance remains short.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on I 190.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near MA 2A / Main Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23 miles you will encounter 9 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 (MA 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (MA 140 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 36m. Total distance: 23 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 190. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (MA 2A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (MA 140 / Main Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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