How far is Buzzards Bay, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Buzzards Bay, MA to Worcester, MA is about 87 miles (140 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
86.99 mi
01h 27m
Flight
70.53 mi
113.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.53 mi
Kilometers
113.5 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.99 mi
Kilometers
139.99 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Buzzards Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buzzards Bay
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buzzards Bay
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
Mansfield
MA

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

From Buzzards Bay
39.8 mi
00h 43m
To Worcester
47.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buzzards Bay and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on West End Rotary

    535 ft · 9 sec · West End Rotary

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Cranberry Highway

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Cranberry Highway

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Cranberry Highway

    933 ft · 23 sec · Cranberry Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Maple Springs Road

    2019 ft · 34 sec · Maple Springs Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 25 West

    1607 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 25 West
62.6 mi · 72%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 6%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 5%
Cranberry Highway
3.45 mi · 4%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Belmont Street
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

MA 25 West

Continue straight

59.5 mi · 01h 09m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 43m from Buzzards Bay
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buzzards Bay to Worcester?

The road trip is about 87 miles (140 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Buzzards Bay and 47.2 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Worcester is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

20 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buzzards Bay and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 70.53 mi (113.5 km).

Buzzards Bay

#1 Buzzards Bay

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population3,859
Coordinates41.7453800, -70.6180900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: West End Rotary (-70.617946, 41.74574)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.62 L · about $11.94
Round trip
$23.88
6.14 gal · 23.24 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.94 $23.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.80 $14.73 $29.47
Diesel $4.49 $13.78 $27.56

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 Buzzards Bay and Worcester. The current time is 02:27:58.

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.