How far is Fitchburg, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, MA to Worcester, MA is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Worcester.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1728 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
85 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Water Street
2199 ft · 48 sec · Water Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
859 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester
19.4 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn
1933 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2716 ft · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 Fitchburg 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.
I 190 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester
19.4 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg to Worcester?
The road trip is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Fitchburg and 14.2 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fitchburg and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Worcester City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 22.16 mi (35.67 km).
#1 Fitchburg
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 40,310 |
| Coordinates | 42.5834200, -71.8023000 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.27 | $8.53 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.35 | $8.71 |
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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