Origin
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Boxford, 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 20m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worcester, MA
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Boxford, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Worcester to Boxford, you are looking at a straightforward 58-mile journey through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 20 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal candidate for a simple day trip. Since the drive is relatively short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budget around $9 for fuel to complete the trip comfortably. Navigating this route is efficient, as it relies heavily on major thoroughfares to get you from Central Massachusetts to your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 33.8 mi | 39m |
| I 290 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Salem Street | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Boxford Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Haverhill Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Lawrence Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 33.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Boxford, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto MA 9
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lincoln Square
3
Turn left onto MA 70
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Street
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 70
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lincoln Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 290: Marlboro
6
Merge onto I 290
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 290
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
2 min
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
8
Merge onto I 495
34 mi
·
39 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 99A
Toward MA 28 South: Andover
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto MA 133
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Haverhill Street
12
Continue on MA 133
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Peters Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on Andover Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Andover Street
14
Enter roundabout onto Johnson Street
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Johnson Street
15
Continue on Johnson Street
501 ft
·
12 sec
·
Johnson Street
16
Continue on Salem Street
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Salem Street
17
Continue on Boxford Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boxford Street
18
Continue on Lawrence Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lawrence Road
19
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Turn slight right onto Topsfield Road Extension
375 ft
·
16 sec
·
Topsfield Road Extension
21
Continue on Topsfield Road
81 ft
·
2 sec
·
Topsfield Road
22
Arrive at destination
Topsfield Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 49.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MA 70 / Lincoln Street
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 70 / Lincoln Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
13.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 495 North: Lowell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 32B
Toward I 495 North: Lowell
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
48.4 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward MA 28 South: Andover
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 99A
Toward MA 28 South: Andover
4
49.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
MA 133 / Haverhill Street
Turn left onto MA 133 / Haverhill Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.28 one way
$18.56 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Boxford, MA
Late night in Boxford on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
21 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 20m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 78% of your travel taking place on high-speed roads. You will start by connecting via I-290 before transitioning onto I-495, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of your journey at 33.8 miles. As you move away from Worcester, the pace remains consistent and fast-moving. Eventually, you will transition off the interstate and finish your approach to Boxford using Salem Street. It is a functional, no-nonsense route designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near MA 70 / Lincoln 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 58 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.8 miles (MA 70 / Lincoln Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 20m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on I 495. 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 Boxford, 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 1.8 miles (MA 70 / Lincoln Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 14.5 miles (I 495): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime 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 Boxford, 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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