Origin
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Uxbridge, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Uxbridge, MA
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Trip Overview
This 18.8-mile drive from Worcester to Uxbridge, Massachusetts, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 28 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll navigate primarily using the Worcester Providence Turnpike and Purple Heart Highway, with about 49% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this short hop is around $3, making it an economical choice. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, moving between different types of roads as you travel within the Northeast region. This route is straightforward and efficient for getting between these two Massachusetts towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Providence Turnpike | 7 mi | 8m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Douglas Street | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Worcester-Providence Turnpike | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Providence Pike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Quinsigamond Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Southbridge Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Worcester Providence Turnpike
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Uxbridge, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Myrtle Street
263 ft
·
15 sec
·
Myrtle Street
3
Turn right onto Southbridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southbridge Street
4
Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Quinsigamond Avenue
5
Continue on MA 146
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
6
Continue on MA 122A; MA 146
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
7
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
8
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Worcester Providence Turnpike
9
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
10
Continue on MA 146
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Providence Pike
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward MA 16: Uxbridge, Douglas
12
Turn left onto MA 16
94 ft
·
3 sec
·
Douglas Street
13
Continue on MA 16
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Douglas Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16; MA 122
82 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Turn left
187 ft
·
19 sec
16
Turn left
135 ft
·
9 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18.7 — 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
|
Myrtle Street
Turn left onto Myrtle Street
Navigation decision point
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward MA 16: Uxbridge, Douglas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 16: Uxbridge, Douglas
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.01 one way
$6.02 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.64
Worcester Providence Turnpike
(7 mi)
$0.49
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Uxbridge, MA
Late night in Uxbridge on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
2 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
28m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a nearly even split between highway and local roads, totaling 49% on faster routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7 miles along the Worcester Providence Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a portion of your journey. As you transition between the Worcester Providence Turnpike, Purple Heart Highway, and Douglas Street, the character of the road will likely change, moving from potentially more open highway sections to more localized, perhaps slower, stretches. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous drive, but will experience different driving conditions.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on Worcester Providence Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Myrtle Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 28m drive. You will face about 7 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 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles (MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 Uxbridge, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Douglas along the way.
Douglas
16.1 mi in
|
~21m
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 28m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on Worcester Providence Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.64 in tolls one way, starting with Worcester Providence Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 (Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.7 miles (MA 16; MA 122 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Minute Man 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 Uxbridge, 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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