How far is Dudley, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Dudley, MA to Worcester, MA is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dudley and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dudley and Worcester.
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Start on Center Road
1057 ft · 23 sec · Center Road
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Continue on Dudley Oxford Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Dudley Oxford Road
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Continue on Dudley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dudley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Charlton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Charlton Street
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Continue on Sutton Avenue
2982 ft · 60 sec · Sutton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
1246 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Vernon Street
129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
62 m · 3 sec · Green Street
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Exit the rotary onto Green Street
1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
41 m · 2 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 Dudley and Worcester.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Sutton Avenue
Merge slight left
5.33 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Dudley and Light Rain Likely near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dudley to Worcester?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Dudley and 10.3 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Dudley and Light Rain Likely near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dudley and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).
#1 Dudley
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,663 |
| Coordinates | 42.0451000, -71.9300700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.10 | $6.19 |
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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