How far is Northbridge, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Worcester, MA is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northbridge and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northbridge and Worcester.
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Start on the route
29 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Beanes Lane
37 m · 9 sec · Beanes Lane
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Turn right onto Providence Road
1148 ft · 39 sec · Providence Road
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Turn left onto Sutton Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sutton Street
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Continue on Central Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Central Turnpike
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Take the ramp straight
1716 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Providence Turnpike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
3105 ft · 55 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
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Turn right onto Southbridge Street
593 ft · 17 sec · Southbridge Street
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Continue on McGrath Boulevard
654 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Boulevard
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Turn slight left
59 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
1565 ft · 38 sec · Southbridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
721 ft · 16 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 Northbridge 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.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Northbridge 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 Northbridge to Worcester?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Northbridge and 6.8 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Northbridge and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
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 Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 10.95 mi (17.63 km).
#1 Northbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 16,621 |
| Coordinates | 42.1514800, -71.6495100 |
| Altitude | 83 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
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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