Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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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Sutton, MA
Ron Lach
This short 8.8-mile drive from Worcester, MA, to Sutton, MA, is easily accomplished in about 13 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick local trip. With a fuel cost estimated at just $1, it's an economical choice for a day trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Purple Heart Highway and Worcester-Providence Turnpike, suggesting a more hands-on driving experience. Given its brevity and straightforward nature, this route is best suited as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Worcester-Providence Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Singletary Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Quinsigamond Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Sutton Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southbridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Sutton, MA.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto Myrtle Street
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
Continue on Sutton Road
Continue on Singletary Avenue
Turn right onto Boston Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 5.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Myrtle Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward West Main Street, Millbury
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto West Main Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Sutton on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of only 23%. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.5 miles on Purple Heart Highway. This profile indicates a journey that likely involves navigating through residential areas and town centers rather than high-speed highway cruising. The road character will probably shift frequently as you transition between different local thoroughfares, demanding your attention throughout the 13-minute duration.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Myrtle Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Southbridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Quinsigamond Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
316 ft
Total Descent
108 ft
Highest Point
691 ft
~8.8 mi in
Elevation Range
292 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Worcester, MA to Sutton, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Millbury along the way.
Millbury
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (23%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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