How far is Onset, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Onset, MA to Worcester, MA is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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 01h 26m.
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 Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Onset and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onset and Worcester.
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Start on Onset Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Onset Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Depot Street
2011 ft · 1 min · Depot Street
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Turn left onto Cranberry Highway
1084 ft · 26 sec · Cranberry Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cranberry Highway
933 ft · 23 sec · Cranberry Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Maple Springs Road
2019 ft · 34 sec · Maple Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 25 West
1607 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 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 Onset and Worcester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
MA 25 West
Continue straight
59.5 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Onset 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 Onset to Worcester?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Onset and 46.5 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.75 one way or $23.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Onset and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Onset and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 68.9 mi (110.89 km).
#1 Onset
Census designated place
| Population | 1,573 |
| Coordinates | 41.7417700, -70.6578100 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.49 | $28.99 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.55 | $27.11 |
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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