How far is Hubbardston, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Hubbardston, MA to Worcester, MA is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.71 mi
00h 32m
Flight
17.92 mi
28.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.92 mi
Kilometers
28.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.71 mi
Kilometers
31.72 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hubbardston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hubbardston
2026-04-23T07:00
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hubbardston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holden
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Hubbardston
9.8 mi
00h 16m
To Worcester
9.9 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worcester Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East County Road

    5.6 mi · 9 min · East County Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Salisbury Street

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Salisbury Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grove Street

    750 ft · 17 sec · Grove Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3275 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hubbardston and Worcester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salisbury Street
6.23 mi · 32%
East County Road
5.61 mi · 28%
Main Street
3.37 mi · 17%
Worcester Road
2.9 mi · 15%
Broad Street
1.37 mi · 7%
Grove Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Salisbury Street

Turn right onto Salisbury Street

6.23 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
17.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holden
00h 16m from Hubbardston
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hubbardston and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Holden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Hubbardston and 9.9 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hubbardston and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Holden

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

38 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

57 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hubbardston and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 17.92 mi (28.84 km).

Hubbardston

#1 Hubbardston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,811
Coordinates42.4737000, -72.0061900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester Road (-72.005763, 42.473957)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.63 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.38 gal · 5.26 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.03 $6.07
Premium $4.80 $3.31 $6.62
Diesel $4.49 $3.10 $6.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hubbardston and Worcester. The current time is 07:00:34.

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.