How far is Billerica, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Billerica, MA to Worcester, MA is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
43.78 mi
00h 46m
Flight
34.03 mi
54.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.03 mi
Kilometers
54.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.78 mi
Kilometers
70.46 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Billerica
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Billerica
2026-04-22T22:06
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Billerica
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
Boxborough
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Billerica
21.9 mi
00h 23m
To Worcester
21.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 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 Billerica and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Road

    639 ft · 19 sec · Boston Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · River Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Treble Cove Road

    548 ft · 21 sec · Treble Cove Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 3 North: Lowell, Nashua New Hampshire

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2462 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, I 495 South: Chelmsford, Marlboro

    2299 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    1910 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
24.3 mi · 55%
I 290 West
13.1 mi · 30%
US 3 North
3.05 mi · 7%
River Street
1.54 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.63 mi · 1%
MA 110
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxborough
00h 23m from Billerica
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Billerica 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 Billerica to Worcester?

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Billerica and 21.9 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Billerica and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Boxborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boxborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boxborough.

RAIL

Framingham station

25 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Billerica and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 34.03 mi (54.77 km).

Billerica

#1 Billerica

Town in Massachusetts

Population43,021
Coordinates42.5584300, -71.2689500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Road (-71.268667, 42.558508)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
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
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.06
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.03 $12.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.82 $13.63
Premium $4.80 $7.44 $14.88
Diesel $4.49 $6.96 $13.91

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 Billerica and Worcester. The current time is 22:06:09.

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.