How far is Duxbury, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Duxbury, MA to Worcester, MA is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
77.8 mi
01h 22m
Flight
59.86 mi
96.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.86 mi
Kilometers
96.34 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.8 mi
Kilometers
125.21 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sun, May 31, 1:32 PM EDT
Return by in Duxbury
Sun, May 31, 2:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duxbury
2026-05-31T12:09
Arrive Worcester
Sun, May 31, 1:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duxbury
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
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Duxbury
37.5 mi
00h 41m
To Worcester
40.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Duxbury Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Sunday
Using Kingston as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 17 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Holmes Place

    33 m · 10 sec · Holmes Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint George Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint George Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Congress Street

    2147 ft · 43 sec · Congress Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Congress Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North: Quincy, Boston

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    19.8 mi · 25 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duxbury 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 34%
Pilgrims Highway
19.8 mi · 25%
I 95 North
12 mi · 15%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 8%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 5%
West Street
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 41m from Duxbury
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Duxbury and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duxbury to Worcester?

The road trip is about 77.8 miles (125.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Duxbury and 40.3 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Duxbury and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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 Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.1 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duxbury and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 59.86 mi (96.34 km).

Duxbury

#1 Duxbury

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,932
Coordinates42.0417700, -70.6722600
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Holmes Place (-70.672234, 42.041499)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.39 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.32
5.48 gal · 20.78 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.66 $21.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.80 $13.15 $26.30
Diesel $4.49 $12.30 $24.59

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Duxbury and Worcester. The current time is 12:09:19.

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.