How far is Belmont, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Belmont, MA to Worcester, MA is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belmont and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmont and Worcester.
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Start on Pleasant Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn straight onto Trapelo Road
1419 ft · 36 sec · Trapelo Road
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Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road
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Continue on Linden Street
2172 ft · 41 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weston Street
54 m · 3 sec · Weston Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
53 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road
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Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
84 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Exit the rotary onto Front Street
130 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Foster Street
2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Belmont and Worcester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Belmont and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belmont to Worcester?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Belmont and 28.3 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Belmont and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Southborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southborough.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belmont and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 33.16 mi (53.37 km).
#1 Belmont
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 25,873 |
| Coordinates | 42.3959300, -71.1786700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.57 | $13.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.58 | $15.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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