How far is Lancaster, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Lancaster, MA to Worcester, MA is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Worcester.
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Start on Thayer Memorial Drive
19 m · 12 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
782 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Center Bridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Center Bridge Road
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Turn right onto High Street Extension
2.2 mi · 5 min · High Street Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Street
44 m · 3 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
957 ft · 16 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1621 ft · 30 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
2115 ft · 44 sec · Boylston Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lincoln Street
5 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Lincoln Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · 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 Lancaster 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.
Main Street
Continue on Main Street
3.87 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Worcester?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 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?
Boylston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Lancaster and 14.3 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Boylston
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 Boylston.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 14.88 mi (23.95 km).
#1 Lancaster
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 42.4556500, -71.6731200 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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