How far is Dunstable, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Dunstable, MA to Worcester, MA is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
41.38 mi
00h 49m
Flight
32.82 mi
52.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.82 mi
Kilometers
52.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.38 mi
Kilometers
66.59 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Return by in Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 12:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunstable
2026-04-15T22:36
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunstable
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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Dunstable
20.6 mi
00h 24m
To Worcester
20.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1484 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westford Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westford Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Scribner Road - Westford Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Scribner Road - Westford Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Dunstable Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Dunstable Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Depot Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Depot Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1508 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto Boston Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton

    1697 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 21 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 Dunstable 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
18.2 mi · 44%
I 290 West
13.1 mi · 32%
Depot Street
2.15 mi · 5%
Scribner Road - Westford Street
2.1 mi · 5%
Dunstable Road
1.79 mi · 4%
Westford Street
1.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 24m from Dunstable
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dunstable and Slight 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 Dunstable to Worcester?

The road trip is about 41.4 miles (66.6 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Dunstable and 20.8 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dunstable and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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 Bolton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Landmark
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Meeting point 10.6 mi away

Leominster City Hall

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25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Shoppers World
Nearby stop 14 mi away

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1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunstable and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 32.82 mi (52.82 km).

Dunstable

#1 Dunstable

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population3,404
Coordinates42.6750900, -71.4828400
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.482995, 42.674553)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.53 L · about $5.68
Round trip
$11.36
2.92 gal · 11.06 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.68 $11.36
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.80 $7.01 $14.01
Diesel $4.49 $6.55 $13.10

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunstable and Worcester. The current time is 22:36:43.

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.