How far is Harvard, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Harvard, MA to Worcester, MA is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harvard and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harvard and Worcester.
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Start on Massachusetts Avenue
1457 ft · 29 sec · Massachusetts Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Avenue
3055 ft · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South
2163 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Harvard and Worcester.
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.
I 290 West
Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harvard and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harvard to Worcester?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Harvard and 13.1 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harvard and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Berlin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berlin.
Union Station
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harvard and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 19.87 mi (31.97 km).
#1 Harvard
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 6,618 |
| Coordinates | 42.5000900, -71.5828400 |
| Altitude | 127 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
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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