How far is Middleton, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Middleton, MA to Worcester, MA is about 58.4 miles (94 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
58.41 mi
01h 04m
Flight
46.21 mi
74.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.21 mi
Kilometers
74.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.41 mi
Kilometers
94 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Return by in Middleton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleton
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
Littleton Common
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Middleton
29.1 mi
00h 32m
To Worcester
29.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    28 m · 13 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Turnpike Street

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Turnpike Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Peters Street

    91 m · 6 sec · Peters Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1223 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Union Street

    1547 ft · 38 sec · Union Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

    2053 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleton 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
33.5 mi · 57%
I 290 West
13.1 mi · 22%
Turnpike Street
5.17 mi · 9%
North Main Street
3.03 mi · 5%
Haverhill Street
1.13 mi · 2%
US 3
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton Common
00h 32m from Middleton
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Middleton 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 Middleton to Worcester?

The road trip is about 58.4 miles (94 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Littleton Common is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Middleton and 29.3 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Middleton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton Common

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

28 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleton and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 46.21 mi (74.36 km).

Middleton

#1 Middleton

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population10,107
Coordinates42.5950900, -71.0161600
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street (-71.01616, 42.595154)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.8 L · about $8.01
Round trip
$16.03
4.12 gal · 15.6 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.01 $16.03
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.06 $18.12
Premium $4.80 $9.89 $19.77
Diesel $4.49 $9.25 $18.49

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 Middleton and Worcester. The current time is 23:40:39.

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.