How far is Freetown, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Freetown, MA to Worcester, MA is about 72 miles (115.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
72.02 mi
01h 16m
Flight
52.29 mi
84.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.02 mi
Kilometers
115.91 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Freetown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freetown
2026-04-18T04:54
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freetown
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
North Seekonk
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Freetown
32.4 mi
00h 38m
To Worcester
39.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Freetown Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Freetown and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 25 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Slab Bridge Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    2092 ft · 58 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mill Street

    590 ft · 17 sec · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island

    1361 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Amvets Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Western Fall River Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Western Fall River Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    2578 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Bridge

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Veterans Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island

    2391 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue

    3105 ft · 55 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Southbridge Street

    593 ft · 17 sec · Southbridge Street

  30. 30

    Continue on McGrath Boulevard

    654 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn slight left

    59 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street

    1565 ft · 38 sec · Southbridge Street

  33. 33

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

    721 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
34 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 195 West
11.2 mi · 16%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 11%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 10%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 10%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 8%
Purple Heart Highway
3.93 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 195 West

Merge slight left

10.7 mi · 00h 14m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Seekonk
00h 38m from Freetown
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Freetown 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 Freetown to Worcester?

The road trip is about 72 miles (115.9 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

North Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Freetown and 39.6 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Seekonk

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

10 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

38 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

44 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

49 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freetown and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 52.29 mi (84.15 km).

Freetown

#1 Freetown

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,432
Coordinates41.7667700, -71.0328200
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.029825, 41.772206)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.54 gal
9.62 L · about $9.88
Round trip
$19.76
5.08 gal · 19.24 L
Estimated CO2
22.6 kg one way
Round trip: 45.1 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.88 $19.76
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.17 $22.34
Premium $4.80 $12.19 $24.38
Diesel $4.49 $11.40 $22.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Freetown and Worcester. The current time is 04:54:22.

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.