How far is Attleboro, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Attleboro, MA to Worcester, MA is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.3 mi
00h 49m
Flight
34.42 mi
55.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.42 mi
Kilometers
55.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.3 mi
Kilometers
69.68 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Attleboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Attleboro
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Attleboro
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
Millville
MA

Town of the United States

From Attleboro
21.3 mi
00h 24m
To Worcester
22.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    11 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard

    105 m · 12 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Robert F. Toner Boulevard

    1241 ft · 27 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Pawtucket Rhode Island, Providence Rhode Island

    2019 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue

    3105 ft · 55 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southbridge Street

    593 ft · 17 sec · Southbridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on McGrath Boulevard

    654 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    59 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street

    1565 ft · 38 sec · Southbridge Street

  26. 26

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

    721 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Attleboro 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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 21%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 18%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 16%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 13%
Purple Heart Highway
3.93 mi · 9%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.15 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 295 South

Continue straight

8.61 mi · 00h 10m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
34.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millville
00h 24m from Attleboro
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Attleboro and Chance Light Rain then 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 Attleboro to Worcester?

The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Millville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Attleboro and 22.1 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.95 one way or $11.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Attleboro and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Millville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millville, 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 Millville.

RAIL

Providence station

26 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

41 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Attleboro and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 34.42 mi (55.39 km).

Attleboro

#1 Attleboro

A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population45,444
Coordinates41.9445400, -71.2856100
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.284991, 41.944584)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.78 L · about $5.95
Round trip
$11.90
3.06 gal · 11.56 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.95 $11.90
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.73 $13.45
Premium $4.80 $7.34 $14.68
Diesel $4.49 $6.87 $13.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Attleboro and Worcester. The current time is 22:56:14.

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.