How far is Harwich, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Harwich, MA to Worcester, MA is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
122.65 mi
02h 01m
Flight
97.21 mi
156.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.21 mi
Kilometers
156.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.65 mi
Kilometers
197.38 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Harwich
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harwich
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harwich
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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Harwich
57.7 mi
01h 00m
To Worcester
65 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Harwich Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  18. 18

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · 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 Harwich and Worcester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
70.1 mi · 57%
Mid Cape Highway
27 mi · 22%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 4%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 3%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 2%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

59.5 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
01h 00m from Harwich
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Harwich 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 Harwich to Worcester?

The road trip is about 122.7 miles (197.4 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Harwich and 65 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.84 one way or $33.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Harwich and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harwich and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 97.21 mi (156.45 km).

Harwich

#1 Harwich

Town on Cape Cod, in Barnstable County in the state of Massachusetts

Population12,144
Coordinates41.6862200, -70.0758500
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.075852, 41.686253)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.38 L · about $16.84
Round trip
$33.69
8.66 gal · 32.76 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.84 $33.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.04 $38.08
Premium $4.80 $20.78 $41.56
Diesel $4.49 $19.43 $38.87

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Harwich and Worcester. The current time is 19:37:25.

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.