How far is Dracut, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Dracut, MA to Worcester, MA is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dracut and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dracut and Worcester.
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Start on the route
67 m · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Arlington Street
565 ft · 15 sec · Arlington Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Merrimack Street
79 m · 13 sec · Merrimack Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
1350 ft · 42 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Gorham Street
2372 ft · 1 min · Gorham Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Lowell Connector
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lowell Connector
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 South, US 3 North: Worcester, Nashua New Hampshire
763 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Worcester
1724 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 Dracut 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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Dracut and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dracut to Worcester?
The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Dracut and 21.6 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dracut and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Harvard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvard.
Framingham station
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dracut and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.15 km).
#1 Dracut
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6703700, -71.3020100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| 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: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.91 | $11.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
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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