How far is Assonet, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Assonet, MA to Worcester, MA is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.9 mi
01h 11m
Flight
49.6 mi
79.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.6 mi
Kilometers
79.83 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.9 mi
Kilometers
117.32 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Tue, Apr 14, 7:22 PM EDT
Return by in Assonet
Tue, Apr 14, 8:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Assonet
2026-04-14T18:11
Arrive Worcester
Tue, Apr 14, 7:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Assonet
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Seekonk
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Assonet
31.1 mi
00h 35m
To Worcester
41.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Assonet and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Assonet and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Amvets Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    2578 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue

    3105 ft · 55 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southbridge Street

    593 ft · 17 sec · Southbridge Street

  26. 26

    Continue on McGrath Boulevard

    654 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    59 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street

    1565 ft · 38 sec · Southbridge Street

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    721 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Assonet and Worcester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
30 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
11.2 mi · 15%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 11%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 10%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 10%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 8%
Purple Heart Highway
3.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Merge slight left

10.7 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Seekonk
00h 35m from Assonet
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Assonet and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Assonet to Worcester?

The road trip is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Assonet and 41.8 miles from Worcester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.00 one way or $19.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Assonet and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near North Seekonk

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Seekonk, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Seekonk.

RAIL

Providence station

10 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

38 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

44 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

49 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Assonet and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 49.6 mi (79.83 km).

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#1 Assonet

Assonet is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7959400, -71.0678200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-71.068012, 41.795885)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.74 L · about $10.00
Round trip
$19.99
5.14 gal · 19.48 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.00 $19.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.30 $22.60
Premium $4.80 $12.33 $24.67
Diesel $4.49 $11.53 $23.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Assonet and Worcester. The current time is 18:11:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.