How far is Falmouth, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Falmouth, MA to Worcester, MA is about 101 miles (162.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
101 mi
01h 44m
Flight
78.37 mi
126.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.37 mi
Kilometers
126.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101 mi
Kilometers
162.54 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Falmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Falmouth
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Falmouth
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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Falmouth
48.6 mi
00h 52m
To Worcester
52.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
56°F
Wednesday
Using Pocasset as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Arch Way

    56 m · 16 sec · Elm Arch Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1060 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    1030 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Palmer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West Falmouth Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Falmouth and Worcester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
70.1 mi · 69%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 8%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 5%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 4%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 4%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

59.5 mi · 01h 09m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
00h 52m from Falmouth
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Falmouth and Chance Light Rain then 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 Falmouth to Worcester?

The road trip is about 101 miles (162.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Falmouth and 52.4 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Falmouth and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raynham, 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 Raynham.

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Falmouth and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 78.37 mi (126.13 km).

Falmouth

#1 Falmouth

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population31,107
Coordinates41.5515000, -70.6147500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Cahoon Court (-70.61441, 41.551467)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.49 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.70
7.12 gal · 26.98 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.85 $27.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.65 $31.31
Premium $4.80 $17.08 $34.17
Diesel $4.49 $15.98 $31.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Falmouth and Worcester. The current time is 23:08:17.

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.