Direction:

East/West

Western Terminus:

Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) and I-395 in Auburn

Eastern Terminus:

I-495 in Marlboro

Distance:

20.02 miles

Counties:

Worcester, Middlesex

Signed:

Yes

I-290 is an east/west highway in the Worcester area. I-395 changes designation to become I-290 upon crossing the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) in Auburn. The exit numbers and mileposts from I-395 continue on I-290. It runs northeast to Worcester and then north through the city. It curves to the east as I-190 begins and runs north. I-290 runs east to Marlboro, where it ends at I-495.