Worcester to Yarmouth Port is 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 15m via I 495 and Mid Cape Highway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the coastal Northeast. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a convenient option for a single-day excursion. Expect a relatively quick transit, ideal if you're looking to reach your destination without a lengthy travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from Worcester, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 495
57 mi
1h 5m
Mid Cape Highway
16.7 mi
22m
MA 25
10.1 mi
11m
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.5 mi
10m
Grafton Street
3.6 mi
4m
Sandwich Road Connector
3.2 mi
5m
Willow Street
1.3 mi
2m
MA 28
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 57 mi, about 1h 5m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 106 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,227 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,961
Quietest
2 AM
~129 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
25×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Yarmouth Port, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
293 ft·12 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto Front Street
0.4 mi·50 sec·Front Street
3
Enter roundabout onto Grafton Street
24 ft·0 sec·Grafton Street
4
Continue on Grafton Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Grafton Street
5
Continue on MA 122
0.5 mi·41 sec·Grafton Street
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
39 ft·0 sec·Grafton Street
7
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi·3 min·Grafton Street
8
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi·59 sec·Grafton Road
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
11
Merge onto I 90
9.5 mi·10 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 106Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, TauntonUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
14
Merge onto I 495
57 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on MA 25
10 mi·11 min·MA 25
16
Continue on MA 28
0.8 mi·1 min·MA 28
17
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
0.1 mi·22 sec·Sandwich Road Connector
18
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
3.0 mi·5 min·Sandwich Road Connector
19
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
0.3 mi·26 sec·Mid-Cape Connector
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
21
Merge onto US 6
17 mi·22 min·Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 72Toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth
23
Turn right onto Willow Street
1.3 mi·2 min·Willow Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto MA 6A
0.4 mi·41 sec·Main Street
25
Turn right onto Minden Lane
0.1 mi·28 sec·Minden Lane
26
Arrive at destination
Minden Lane
Trip Plan
Given this is a 1-day trip covering 106.3 miles, leaving anytime in the morning should allow ample daylight to reach Yarmouth Port. The drive is efficient, so you might not need many stops, but it's wise to take a break during the 57-mile stretch on I 495. Keep an eye on your fuel level, as the estimated cost is $17, and plan to refuel before hitting the Mid Cape Highway if needed. Since it's a shorter drive, you have flexibility to depart later if desired, but be mindful of potential traffic closer to your destination, especially if traveling during peak times.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.2 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yarmouth Port, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Worcester, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Worcester, MA
This is one driving day of about 106.3 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Worcester, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 104.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.5 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
8
15 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
6
15.2 mi into trip|~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
5
15.9 mi into trip|~22m in|I 495
Merge onto I 495
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
104.4 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72
Toward Yarmouthport, West Yarmouth
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.85 one way
$37.71 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$20.50
$41.00
premium
$5.29
$22.14
$44.29
diesel
$5.35
$22.39
$44.78
Estimated Tolls: $0.57
Massachusetts Turnpike
(9.5 mi)$0.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of May 30, 2026
Origin
Worcester, MA
Evening
in Worcester on Wednesday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Light Rain
SW 3 to 9 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 2:02PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued May 29 at 2:02PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Destination
Yarmouth Port, MA
Evening
in Yarmouth Port on Wednesday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Light Rain
SW 6 to 9 mph89% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 2:02PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
High Wind Warning
High Wind Warning issued May 29 at 2:02PM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 36.7
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 69.6
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
$25
near mile 106.3
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
19 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 14.7
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
$15
near mile 40.3
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 51.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 73% of the 106.3 miles on major freeways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 57 miles on I 495, offering consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads will occur after this highway segment, leading you towards your destination. Expect a noticeable increase in exits and local traffic as you get closer to Cape Cod.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Mid Cape Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 106.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
483 ft-4 ft
Total Climb
293 ft
Total Descent
726 ft
Highest Point
483 ft
Elevation Range
487 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Worcester, MA and Yarmouth Port, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.57 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts 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 — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Yarmouth Port, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and Cape Cod National Seashore (6 total within detour distance). 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 Yarmouth Port, MA before heading back.
