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Trip from Worcester, MA to Beverly Cove, 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 30m

Distance

66.5 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Worcester, MA

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Beverly Cove, MA, MA

Beverly Cove, MA

Simon Steiner

Trip Overview

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

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 123 Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island Use 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 Hampshire Use 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 64 Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 43 Toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork

190 ft · 4 sec
Toward MA 62 East: Beverly Use 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.

Downtown Waltham, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waltham, MA

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.

Popular next leg

Waltham, MA to Beverly Cove, MA

31.9 mi · 48m

Pacing Suggestions

Cordaville, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waltham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Worcester, 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 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

$10.64 one way

$21.29 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $11.61 $23.21
premium $4.82 $12.63 $25.25
diesel $5.61 $14.68 $29.36

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

$11

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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, 2026-04-13.

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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Worcester, MA

Late night in Worcester on Sunday

Local time

12:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Beverly Cove, MA

Late night in Beverly Cove on Sunday

Local time

12:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

20 degrees cooler 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

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 41.3
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 64.2
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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
View on nps.gov
Lowell National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 55
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

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 Effort 10/10

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.

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.

Providence Rhode Island

31.6 mi in | ~39m

Portsmouth New Hampshire

32.4 mi in | ~40m

New Hampshire

32.9 mi in | ~41m

Middleton

62.2 mi in | ~1h 22m

About the Cities

Starting 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 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.

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.

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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