How far is Medford, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Medford, MA to Worcester, MA is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medford and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medford and Worcester.
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Start on Salem Street
154 m · 9 sec · Salem Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Salem Street Circle
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary onto I 93 South: Boston
773 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left
2635 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 16 East: Everett, Revere
1089 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
142 m · 15 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway Connector
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Continue on Harvard Street
1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street
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Continue on Warner Street
927 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Powder House Square
39 m · 3 sec · Powder House Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Powder House Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Teeven Memorial Circle
61 m · 7 sec · Teeven Memorial Circle
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Keep slight right to continue on Concord Avenue
875 ft · 32 sec · Concord Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Brodette Memorial Circle
2 m · 1 sec · Fresh Pond Parkway
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Exit the rotary onto Fresh Pond Parkway
2690 ft · 2 min · Fresh Pond Parkway
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Turn right onto Huron Avenue
908 ft · 20 sec · Huron Avenue
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Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue
1338 ft · 28 sec · Aberdeen Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Mount Auburn Street
1019 ft · 22 sec · Mount Auburn Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Mount Auburn Street
2 mi · 4 min · Mount Auburn Street
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Continue on Galen Street
2486 ft · 48 sec · Galen Street
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Continue on Centre Street
152 m · 19 sec · Centre Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West
1404 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
30.9 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
53 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road
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Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
84 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Exit the rotary onto Front Street
130 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Foster Street
2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
870 ft · 17 sec · 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 Medford and Worcester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
30.9 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Medford and Slight 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 Medford to Worcester?
The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 22.4 miles from Medford and 29.6 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.12 one way or $14.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Medford and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
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 Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medford and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 37.15 mi (59.78 km).
#1 Medford
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 60,847 |
| Coordinates | 42.4184300, -71.1061600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.05 | $16.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.78 | $17.56 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
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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