How far is North Pembroke, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from North Pembroke, MA to Worcester, MA is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53 miles (85.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
72.15 mi
01h 21m
Flight
53.01 mi
85.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.01 mi
Kilometers
85.31 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.15 mi
Kilometers
116.12 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in North Pembroke
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Pembroke
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Pembroke
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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From North Pembroke
33.9 mi
00h 40m
To Worcester
38.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Pembroke and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    42 m · 10 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Columbia Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston

    2044 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    10.7 mi · 14 min · Pilgrims Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Pembroke 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 36%
I 95 North
12 mi · 17%
Pilgrims Highway
10.7 mi · 15%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 8%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 5%
Washington Street
3.61 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
53 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 40m from North Pembroke
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving North Pembroke and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Pembroke to Worcester?

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.9 miles from North Pembroke and 38.3 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 53 miles (85.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around North Pembroke and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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 Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Pembroke and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 53.01 mi (85.31 km).

North Pembroke

#1 North Pembroke

Census designated place

Population3,292
Coordinates42.0931600, -70.7925400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-70.792874, 42.093453)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.21 $22.42
Premium $4.80 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $4.49 $11.44 $22.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Pembroke and Worcester. The current time is 04:20:58.

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.