Origin
Worcester, MA
Morning in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Grafton, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
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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Grafton, MA
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Trip Overview
Worcester, MA to Grafton, MA is 8.1 miles and takes about 15m via Grafton Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and covers a modest distance. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's ideal for a quick excursion. It's a straightforward local route that doesn't require extensive planning, making it a convenient option for a brief drive. The minimal distance and duration mean you can easily fit this into your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Grafton Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grafton Street
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Grafton, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
9
Continue on MA 122
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Worcester Street
10
Arrive at destination
MA 140
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 1.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Front Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Grafton Street
Enter roundabout onto Grafton Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 122 / Grafton Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 122 / Grafton Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.59 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Grafton, MA
Morning in Grafton on Tuesday
Local time
6:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
4 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
15m 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 characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive' with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 8.1 miles, so be prepared for frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Grafton Street. This suggests a consistent pace with ongoing changes in direction rather than long, sweeping highway sections. The local road profile means you'll be experiencing the everyday flow of traffic and community alongside your journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Grafton Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Front Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Worcester, MA to Grafton, MA is easy. At 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (MA 122 / Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Starting in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Founded 1848
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
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 15m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Grafton Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (MA 122 / Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park. 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 Grafton, 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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