Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Randolph, MA
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Worcester to Randolph is 53.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 10 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll find a mix of highway driving and surface roads on this relatively short hop. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into a single day, making it a convenient option for quick travel between these two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 26.1 mi | 30m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 12.1 mi | 16m |
| Grafton Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Amvets Highway | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Warren Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mazzeo Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Lindelof Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 173 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,570 veh/hr typical · worst 6,687
Quietest
2 AM
~301 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Randolph, MA.
Start on Main Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Enter roundabout onto Grafton Street
Continue on Grafton Street
Continue on MA 122
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
Continue on MA 122
Continue on MA 122
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
Take the exit onto US 1
Take the exit
Continue on MA 24
Take the exit
Turn straight onto MA 139
Continue on MA 139
Continue on MA 139
Turn right onto MA 28; MA 139
Continue on MA 139
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 31.6 and 51.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward MA 139 East: Randolph
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.49 one way
$18.98 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $10.32 | $20.63 |
| premium | $5.29 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $11.27 | $22.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Randolph on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
About 55% of this drive is on highways, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the time on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 26.1 miles, likely on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a shift from highway cruising to surface streets as you approach your destination, with a noticeable increase in exits and local traffic. This transition is typical for routes that cover both major arteries and local roads.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 32.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
517 ft
Total Descent
782 ft
Highest Point
594 ft
~11.5 mi in
Elevation Range
518 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Worcester, MA to Randolph, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Providence Rhode Island along the way.
Providence Rhode Island
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: thai
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 12:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: seafood
Hours: Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Su 16:00-21:00; Mo 11...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
Shrewsbury, MA
Cuisine: sandwich;bakery
Hours: Mo-Th 06:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 06:00-22:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Shrewsbury, MA
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Shrewsbury, MA
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Visit websitePark
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
District
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
District
Later in the drive, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
District
Later in the drive, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
Founded 1710
Braintree is a town of 37,000 people (2019) on the South Shore in Southeastern Massachusetts. It is located along several major thoroughfares, making it convenient to Boston. Its scary-sounding name comes from Braintree in Essex, although that name's origin is obscure. Avon is a town with a population of about 5,000 (2020). Holbrook is a town with a population of about 11,000 (2020). Randolph is a suburb of Boston with a population of about 35,000 (2020).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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