How far is Norton, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Norton, MA to Worcester, MA is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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.
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 Norton and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norton and Worcester.
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Start on the route
34 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Taunton Avenue
53 m · 11 sec · Taunton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
48 m · 9 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mansfield Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · Mansfield Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
3234 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto I 495 North, MA 140 North: Marlboro
2601 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Marlboro
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester
2120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Belmont Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike
1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
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Continue on Belmont Street
3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square
51 m · 3 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 Norton 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.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 00h 33m
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 leaving Norton 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 Norton to Worcester?
The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Norton and 26.5 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norton and Partly Sunny near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Milford
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 Milford.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 37.58 mi (60.48 km).
#1 Norton
City in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,983 |
| Coordinates | 41.9667700, -71.1869900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.81 | $15.62 |
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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