How far is Lunenburg, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Lunenburg, MA to Worcester, MA is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.61 mi
00h 33m
Flight
23.28 mi
37.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.28 mi
Kilometers
37.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.61 mi
Kilometers
42.83 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Lunenburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lunenburg
2026-04-23T07:11
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lunenburg
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
Sterling
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Lunenburg
13.3 mi
00h 16m
To Worcester
13.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 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 Lunenburg and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Leominster Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Leominster Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Day Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Day Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Haws Street

    711 ft · 14 sec · Haws Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Connector Road

    80 m · 11 sec · Connector Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    126 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    2192 ft · 34 sec · Concord Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester

    19.4 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn

    1933 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2716 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lunenburg 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 190 South
19.4 mi · 73%
Leominster Road
2.52 mi · 9%
Main Street
1.63 mi · 6%
Day Street
0.94 mi · 4%
I 290 West
0.88 mi · 3%
Concord Turnpike
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 190 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester

19.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
00h 16m from Lunenburg
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg to Worcester?

The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Lunenburg and 13.4 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sterling and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

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Worcester City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Worcester City Hall

Worcester , MA
455 Main St UNIT 309, Worcester, MA 01608
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City Hall
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall

Worcester , MA
Worcester, MA 01608
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

33 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

45 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

52 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lunenburg and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 23.28 mi (37.46 km).

Lunenburg

#1 Lunenburg

Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,810
Coordinates42.5945300, -71.7245200
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.724441, 42.594484)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.55 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.31
1.88 gal · 7.1 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.66 $7.31
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.13 $8.27
Premium $4.80 $4.51 $9.02
Diesel $4.49 $4.22 $8.44

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 Lunenburg and Worcester. The current time is 07:11:21.

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.