How far is Dover, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Dover, MA to Worcester, MA is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
Driving Distance
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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 52m.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Worcester.
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Start on the route
108 m · 26 sec
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Turn right onto Springdale Avenue
38 m · 4 sec · Springdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1758 ft · 52 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Haven Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Haven Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1170 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Union Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto East Central Street
1897 ft · 44 sec · East Central Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
626 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Worcester Street
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Take the exit slight right
1349 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Speen Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Speen Street
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Turn left onto Cochituate Road
636 ft · 13 sec · Cochituate Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1621 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield
3244 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
20 mi · 23 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 Dover 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
20 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dover 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 Dover to Worcester?
The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Dover and 19.9 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Dover and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Cordaville
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 Cordaville.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 26.59 mi (42.79 km).
#1 Dover
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,119 |
| Coordinates | 42.2459300, -71.2828300 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
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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