How far is East Bridgewater, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from East Bridgewater, MA to Worcester, MA is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.31 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46 mi
74.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46 mi
Kilometers
74.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.31 mi
Kilometers
106.71 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in East Bridgewater
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Bridgewater
2026-04-18T03:24
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Bridgewater
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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From East Bridgewater
30.3 mi
00h 36m
To Worcester
36 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Bridgewater and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bedford Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bedford Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Square

    546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square

  5. 5

    Continue on South Street

    1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton

    2076 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    1381 ft · 18 sec · Amvets Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    39.6 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Bridgewater 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
40.3 mi · 61%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 7%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 6%
Pleasant Street
3.19 mi · 5%
Bedford Street
1.8 mi · 3%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

39.6 mi · 00h 46m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 36m from East Bridgewater
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving East Bridgewater and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Bridgewater to Worcester?

The road trip is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from East Bridgewater and 36 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around East Bridgewater and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Bridgewater and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 46 mi (74.03 km).

East Bridgewater

#1 East Bridgewater

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population14,554
Coordinates42.0334300, -70.9592100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-70.959047, 42.033304)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.86 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.21
4.68 gal · 17.72 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.10 $18.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.29 $20.58
Premium $4.80 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $4.49 $10.50 $21.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Bridgewater and Worcester. The current time is 03:24:54.

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.