How far is Foxborough, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Foxborough, MA to Worcester, MA is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
49.88 mi
00h 51m
Flight
31.5 mi
50.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.5 mi
Kilometers
50.69 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.88 mi
Kilometers
80.27 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Foxborough
Thu, Apr 23, 2:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Foxborough
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Foxborough
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
Milford
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Foxborough
21.4 mi
00h 25m
To Worcester
28.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    8 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    50 m · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mechanic Street

    145 m · 14 sec · Mechanic Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cocasset Street

    84 m · 5 sec · Cocasset Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rockhill Street

    85 m · 6 sec · Rockhill Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    132 m · 7 sec · School Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on School Street

    47 m · 3 sec · School Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Central Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Central Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Commercial Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2141 ft · 53 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

    2815 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    26.2 mi · 30 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 Foxborough 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
26.7 mi · 54%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 10%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 8%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 3%
Belmont Street
1.37 mi · 3%
I 95 South
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

26.2 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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
31.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 25m from Foxborough
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Foxborough and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Foxborough and 28.5 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 31.5 miles (50.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Foxborough and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

17 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

36 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Foxborough and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 31.5 mi (50.69 km).

Foxborough

#1 Foxborough

Town in Massachusetts

Population18,398
Coordinates42.0653800, -71.2478300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.247985, 42.06554)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.66 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.69
3.52 gal · 13.32 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.85 $13.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.80 $8.45 $16.89
Diesel $4.49 $7.90 $15.80

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 Foxborough and Worcester. The current time is 00:18:46.

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.