How far is North Brookfield, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from North Brookfield, MA to Worcester, MA is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Brookfield and Worcester.
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Start on the route
86 m · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Grant Street
120 m · 23 sec · Grant Street
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Turn left onto Gilbert Street
1779 ft · 36 sec · Gilbert Street
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Continue on East Brookfield Road
3 mi · 5 min · East Brookfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
14.8 mi · 30 min · East 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 North Brookfield 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.
East Main Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
14.8 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving North Brookfield 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 North Brookfield to Worcester?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from North Brookfield and 9.1 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Brookfield and Partly Sunny near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Spencer
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 Spencer.
Union Station
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Framingham station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Brookfield and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.09 km).
#1 North Brookfield
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 4,789 |
| Coordinates | 42.2667600, -72.0828500 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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