Origin
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Dunstable, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
41.6 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
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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Dunstable, MA
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Trip Overview
Worcester, MA to Dunstable, MA is 41.6 miles and takes about 58 minutes via I-495 and I-290, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on major highways, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. With a duration under an hour, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a convenient relocation. You'll find it a no-fuss option for connecting these two Massachusetts locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 17.7 mi | 20m |
| I 290 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Depot Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Scribner Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Dunstable Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lincoln Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Westford Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Boston Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Dunstable, 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
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 495
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 83
Toward Westford
10
At end of road, turn left onto Boston Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Road
11
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
512 ft
·
23 sec
·
Lincoln Street
12
Turn straight onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Main Street
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Depot Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
14
Continue on Depot Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Depot Street
15
Turn slight left onto Dunstable Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Dunstable Road
16
Continue on Scribner Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Scribner Road
17
Continue on Westford Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Westford Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto MA 113
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
19
Continue on Main Street
145 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.8 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 33.9 — 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
32.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Westford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 83
Toward Westford
4
32.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Boston Road
At end of road, turn left onto Boston Road
Navigation decision point
4
33.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Depot Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Depot Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.66 one way
$13.32 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.18 | $18.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Dunstable, MA
Late night in Dunstable on Sunday
Local time
1:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Bolton, MA
21 mi in
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
24 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
58m 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 route is largely highway-focused, with about 70% of the drive utilizing major interstates. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed on roads like I-495, including one segment that lasts for 17.7 miles without interruption. While primarily an interstate experience, the route incorporates local roads like Depot Street as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll enjoy efficient travel for most of the journey, transitioning to more local driving as you near Dunstable.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near MA 70 / Lincoln Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 41.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
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 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Worcester, MA to Dunstable, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Westford along the way.
Westford
32.2 mi in
|
~40m
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 58m. Total distance: 41.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 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 Dunstable, 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 32.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston National Historical Park (4 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 Dunstable, 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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