Origin
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Webster, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
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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Webster, MA
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.7-mile drive from Worcester to Webster, Massachusetts, is perfect for a single-day trip, taking only about 23 minutes. Primarily using I-395 and I-290, it's a highway-focused journey with an estimated fuel cost of around $3. Since the distance is so short, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This route stays entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two points in MA. It's a straightforward drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 395 | 9 mi | 10m |
| I 290 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| East Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Franklin Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gore Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Vernon Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 395
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Webster, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Franklin Street
3
Continue on Green Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Green Street
4
Enter roundabout onto MA 122A
244 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vernon Street
5
Continue on MA 122A
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Vernon Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto I 290
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
8
Continue on I 395
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 395
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 3
Toward MA 16: Webster Center, Douglas
10
Keep slight right at fork
336 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn straight onto MA 16
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gore Road
12
Continue on MA 12
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
13
Turn left onto Lake Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lake Street
14
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Franklin Street
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
MA 122A / Vernon Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 122A / Vernon Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MA 16: Webster Center, Douglas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3
Toward MA 16: Webster Center, Douglas
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Webster, MA
Late night in Webster on Sunday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
1 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?
Expect a drive dominated by highway travel, with 85% of the route being on interstates like I-395 and I-290. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9 miles on I-395, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the final leg will likely transition to local roads like East Main Street as you approach Webster. This means a blend of faster interstate speeds and more typical town driving as you get closer to your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on I 395.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 395 and I 290. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m 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: near the start (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MA 122A / Vernon Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 Webster, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Douglas along the way.
Douglas
15.1 mi in
|
~19m
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 23m. Total distance: 16.7 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 (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on I 395. 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: near the start (Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (MA 122A / Vernon Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Webster, 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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