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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Quick Snapshot
Road
70.12 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.97 mi
78.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.97 mi
Kilometers
78.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.12 mi
Kilometers
112.85 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Fri, Apr 10, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Hanson
Fri, Apr 10, 10:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanson
2026-04-10T07:26
Arrive Worcester
Fri, Apr 10, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanson
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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Hanson
32.1 mi
00h 41m
To Worcester
38.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 15 mph S
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Washington Street

    821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary

    21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1676 ft · 43 sec · North Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Randolph Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Anne Street

    1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Abington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1248 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Lindelof Avenue

    584 ft · 14 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    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

  29. 29

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  39. 39

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 43 sec · Grafton Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 30 sec · Grafton Street

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  42. 42

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  45. 45

    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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 41m from Hanson
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.6 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 48.97 mi (78.81 km).

Hanson

#1 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Street (-70.879827, 42.075272)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.29
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Hanson and Worcester. The current time is 07:26:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.