Origin
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Rutland, 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
23m
Distance
12.2 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
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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Rutland, MA
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Trip Overview
Worcester, MA to Rutland, MA is 12.2 miles and takes about 23 minutes via Pleasant Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Northeast region and Massachusetts, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given its brief duration and minimal highway use, this drive is ideal for a quick trip between nearby towns. You won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays; it's designed for maximum ease and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Chandler Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Maple Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Richards Avenue | 2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pleasant Street
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Rutland, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto MA 122; MA 122A
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chandler Street
3
Turn left onto MA 122
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Street
4
Turn right onto MA 31
398 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
5
Turn straight onto MA 56
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Richards Avenue
6
Continue on MA 56
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Maple Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
MA 56
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 122; MA 122A / Chandler Street
Turn right onto MA 122; MA 122A / Chandler Street
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
MA 122 / Pleasant Street
Turn left onto MA 122 / Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
3
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 31 / Church Street
Turn right onto MA 31 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.95 one way
$3.90 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.28 | $0.59 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Rutland, MA
Late night in Rutland on Tuesday
Local time
4:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
22 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
23m 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 by its frequent turns, offering a dynamic local driving experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily through town streets like Pleasant Street, Chandler Street, and Maple Avenue. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.7 miles on Pleasant Street, providing a brief period of consistent driving before more turns appear. Expect a distinctly 'turn-heavy' profile throughout the entire 12.2-mile journey, keeping you engaged with the local road network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Pleasant Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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 0.2 miles in near MA 122; MA 122A / Chandler Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Worcester, MA to Rutland, MA is easy. At 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (MA 122; MA 122A / Chandler Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MA 122 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (MA 31 / Church Street): Navigation decision point.
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 23m. Total distance: 12.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Pleasant 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 0.2 miles (MA 122; MA 122A / Chandler Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (MA 122 / Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (MA 31 / Church Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rutland, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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