How far is Lakeville, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Lakeville, MA to Worcester, MA is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
69.79 mi
01h 10m
Flight
52.37 mi
84.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.37 mi
Kilometers
84.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.79 mi
Kilometers
112.31 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lakeville
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeville
2026-04-18T01:40
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 2:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeville
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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Lakeville
31.1 mi
00h 35m
To Worcester
38.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Precinct Street

    25 m · 4 sec · Precinct Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Precinct Street

    94 m · 13 sec · Precinct Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Bedford Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Middleborough Rotary

    673 ft · 9 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeville 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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
44.8 mi · 64%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 7%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 6%
Bedford Street
3.93 mi · 6%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Belmont Street
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

44.4 mi · 00h 51m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 35m from Lakeville
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lakeville and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Lakeville and 38.7 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.57 one way or $19.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lakeville and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeville and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 52.37 mi (84.28 km).

Lakeville

#1 Lakeville

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population11,698
Coordinates41.8459400, -70.9494900
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Precinct Street (-70.949426, 41.845895)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.32 L · about $9.57
Round trip
$19.14
4.92 gal · 18.64 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.57 $19.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.82 $21.63
Premium $4.80 $11.81 $23.61
Diesel $4.49 $11.04 $22.08

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeville and Worcester. The current time is 01:40:30.

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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.