This 66.5-mile journey from Worcester, MA, to Beverly Cove, MA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. You'll navigate a mix of highways, including portions of the Yankee Division Highway and the Massachusetts Turnpike, with about 39% of the drive on higher-speed roads. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $11, making it an economical option. Given its manageable length and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a day trip within the Northeast region, allowing for a straightforward travel experience between two points in Massachusetts.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.3 miles from Worcester, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Yankee Division Highway
29 mi
39m
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi
30m
Grafton Street
3.6 mi
4m
Elliott Street
2.5 mi
4m
Hale Street
1.1 mi
2m
Front Street
0.4 mi
<1m
Grafton Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Dane Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Yankee Division Highway
— 29 mi, about 39m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 282 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,530 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~242 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Beverly Cove, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
293 ft·12 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto Front Street
0.4 mi·50 sec·Front Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Grafton Street
24 ft·0 sec·Grafton Street
4
Continue on Grafton Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Grafton Street
5
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi·41 sec·Grafton Street
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
39 ft·0 sec·Grafton Street
7
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi·3 min·Grafton Street
8
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi·59 sec·Grafton Road
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
11
Merge onto I 90
26 mi·30 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 123Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·28 sec·this road
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
24 mi·33 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128
4.6 mi·6 min·Yankee Division Highway
Exit 64Toward MA 128 North: GloucesterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 43Toward MA 62: Beverly, MiddletonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
190 ft·4 sec
Toward MA 62 East: BeverlyUse the left / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto MA 62
2.5 mi·4 min·Elliott Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto MA 62
0.1 mi·11 sec·Cabot Street
23
Turn left onto MA 62
0.3 mi·44 sec·Dane Street
24
Turn left onto MA 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Hale Street
25
Turn right onto Brackenbury Lane
480 ft·20 sec·Brackenbury Lane
26
Arrive at destination
Brackenbury Lane
Trip Plan
For this 1.5-hour drive, consider departing mid-morning to avoid the heaviest commuting traffic in the Worcester area. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to add short breaks as needed, perhaps at a service area along the Massachusetts Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Beverly Cove, with the estimated cost being $11. A practical tip for this route: pay attention to the signage for Grafton Street as it marks a transition point in the drive's character.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.3 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 15 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.3 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly Cove, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Worcester, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Worcester, MA
This is one driving day of about 66.5 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Worcester, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Yankee Division Highway for about 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 31.6 and 62.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
31.6 mi into trip|~39m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
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 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
8
32.9 mi into trip|~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
8
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
8
62.2 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
8
62.3 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.79 one way
$23.59 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$12.82
$25.65
premium
$5.29
$13.85
$27.70
diesel
$5.35
$14.01
$28.01
Estimated Tolls: $1.57
Massachusetts Turnpike
(26.1 mi)$1.57
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
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20
0
$6.98
$3.19
Efficient EV
16.6
0
$5.82
$2.66
EV Truck/SUV
26.6
0
$9.31
$4.26
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.
Forecast as of May 30, 2026
Origin
Worcester, MA
Afternoon
in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Rain Showers
N 15 to 22 mph98% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 2:52AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 2:52AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Destination
Beverly Cove, MA
Afternoon
in Beverly Cove on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Chance Rain Showers
N 17 mph41% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 2:52AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 30 at 2:52AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
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
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
1h 30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 50.5
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 45.9
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$15
near mile 32.1
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road sections. With 39% of the drive utilizing highways, you'll encounter stretches where you can make good time. The longest uninterrupted segment on the highway is 29 miles on the Yankee Division Highway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift, moving from more open highway driving to potentially more varied conditions as you approach your destination.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on Yankee Division Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 31.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
514 ft41 ft
Total Climb
304 ft
Total Descent
746 ft
Highest Point
514 ft
~9.5 mi in
Elevation Range
472 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Worcester, MA and Beverly Cove, MA, road signs point toward Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire, New Hampshire and Middleton.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 miles on Yankee Division Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.57 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.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Beverly Cove, 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 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 32.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.6 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Beverly Cove, MA before heading back.
