How far is Jamaica Plain, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Jamaica Plain, MA to Worcester, MA is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Road
44.61 mi
00h 59m
Flight
35.01 mi
56.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.01 mi
Kilometers
56.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.61 mi
Kilometers
71.8 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 16, 1:23 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica Plain
Thu, Apr 16, 2:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica Plain
2026-04-16T00:24
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 16, 1:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica Plain
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Jamaica Plain
21.1 mi
00h 29m
To Worcester
23.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on Orchard Street

    95 m · 14 sec · Orchard Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    103 m · 14 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lieutenant Edward J. Murray Memorial Circle

    65 m · 8 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Centre Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Centre Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary

    14 m · 1 sec · West Roxbury Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway

    2802 ft · 52 sec · West Roxbury Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle

    88 m · 5 sec · West Roxbury Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Roxbury Parkway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Horace James Circle

    78 m · 4 sec · Hammond Pond Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Hammond Pond Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hammond Pond Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MA 9 West: Wellesley

    111 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on MA 9 West: Wellesley

    133 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Boylston Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Boylston Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Worcester Street

    738 ft · 14 sec · Worcester Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

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

    107 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

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

    125 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

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

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  25. 25

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

    1 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 43 sec · Grafton Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 30 sec · Grafton Street

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  33. 33

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
36 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
3 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 58%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 8%
Boylston Street
2.75 mi · 6%
Yankee Division Highway
1.53 mi · 3%
West Roxbury Parkway
1.35 mi · 3%
Centre Street
1.12 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 29m from Jamaica Plain
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica Plain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica Plain to Worcester?

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Jamaica Plain and 23.5 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica Plain and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Plain and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 35.01 mi (56.34 km).

Jamaica Plain

#1 Jamaica Plain

Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population37,468
Coordinates42.3098200, -71.1203300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Orchard Street (-71.120143, 42.309822)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.96 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.21
3.14 gal · 11.92 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.11 $12.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.90 $13.81
Premium $4.80 $7.53 $15.07
Diesel $4.49 $7.05 $14.09

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica Plain and Worcester. The current time is 00:24:31.

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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.