How far is Oakham, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Oakham, MA to Worcester, MA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.94 mi
00h 31m
Flight
13.9 mi
22.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.9 mi
Kilometers
22.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.94 mi
Kilometers
27.27 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, May 28, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Oakham
Thu, May 28, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakham
2026-05-28T04:18
Arrive Worcester
Thu, May 28, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Paxton
MA

City in Ford County, Illinois

From Oakham
8.5 mi
00h 15m
To Worcester
8.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, May 28 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Braintree Road

    63 m · 10 sec · New Braintree Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    695 ft · 33 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Coldbrook Road

    542 ft · 15 sec · Coldbrook Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rutland Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rutland Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Brookfield Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Brookfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    1264 ft · 27 sec · Worcester Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1319 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakham and Worcester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pleasant Street
6.81 mi · 40%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 26%
Chandler Street
2.99 mi · 18%
North Brookfield Road
1.18 mi · 7%
Rutland Road
0.74 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Street

Continue on Pleasant Street

6.81 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paxton
00h 15m from Oakham
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Oakham and Mostly Sunny 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 Oakham to Worcester?

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Paxton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Oakham and 8.5 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Oakham and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Paxton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

42 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

48 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

57 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakham and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 13.9 mi (22.37 km).

Oakham

#1 Oakham

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,950
Coordinates42.3528700, -72.0453500
Altitude328
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: New Braintree Road (-72.045652, 42.352961)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.67
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.33 $4.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $2.64 $5.28
Premium $4.80 $2.88 $5.76
Diesel $4.49 $2.69 $5.39

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 · May 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakham and Worcester. The current time is 04:18:45.

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.