How far is Groveland, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Groveland, MA to Worcester, MA is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
60.37 mi
01h 07m
Flight
52.2 mi
84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.2 mi
Kilometers
84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.37 mi
Kilometers
97.16 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Fri, Apr 17, 3:09 PM EDT
Return by in Groveland
Fri, Apr 17, 4:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Groveland
2026-04-17T14:01
Arrive Worcester
Fri, Apr 17, 3:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Groveland
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
Littleton Common
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Groveland
30.7 mi
00h 33m
To Worcester
29.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gardner Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Gardner Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Elm Park

    1016 ft · 19 sec · Elm Park

  3. 3

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    1195 ft · 23 sec · Bates Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Water Street

    2045 ft · 38 sec · Water Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Merrimack Street

    1768 ft · 33 sec · Merrimack Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Washington Street

    1154 ft · 19 sec · Washington Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Washington Street

    67 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Lawrence

    1719 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Groveland 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
24 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
41 mi · 68%
I 290 West
13.1 mi · 22%
River Street
2.06 mi · 3%
Water Street
1.51 mi · 2%
Lincoln Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
US 3
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton Common
00h 33m from Groveland
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Groveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.4 miles (97.2 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Littleton Common is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.7 miles from Groveland and 29.7 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Groveland and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton Common

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

28 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Groveland and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 52.2 mi (84 km).

Groveland

#1 Groveland

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,868
Coordinates42.7603700, -71.0314500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Gardner Street (-71.031753, 42.760404)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.57
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.29 $16.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.37 $18.73
Premium $4.80 $10.22 $20.44
Diesel $4.49 $9.56 $19.12

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Groveland and Worcester. The current time is 14:01:44.

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.