How far is Hanson, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Hanson, MA to Worcester, MA is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanson and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanson and Worcester.
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Start on Liberty Street
26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on Spring Street
2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary
21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street
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Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street
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Turn left onto North Avenue
1676 ft · 43 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on Randolph Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street
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Continue on Richard Fitts Drive
1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive
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Continue on Randolph Street
786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street
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Continue on Anne Street
1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street
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Continue on Plymouth Street
2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street
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Continue on Abington Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue
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Continue on Plymouth Street
3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street
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Continue on Union Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1248 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Warren Street
1 km · 1 min · Warren Street
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Continue on Mazzeo Drive
2794 ft · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive
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Continue on Lindelof Avenue
584 ft · 14 sec · Lindelof Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston
1986 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
129 m · 10 sec
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Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
53 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road
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Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2390 ft · 43 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
1352 ft · 30 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
84 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Exit the rotary onto Front Street
130 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Foster Street
2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Hanson and Partly Cloudy near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanson to Worcester?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Hanson and 38.1 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Hanson and Partly Cloudy near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.
Framingham station
Back Bay station
South Station
North Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 48.97 mi (78.81 km).
#1 Hanson
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,951 |
| Coordinates | 42.0751000, -70.8800400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.65 | $19.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
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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