How far is Orleans, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Orleans, MA to Worcester, MA is about 126.1 miles (203 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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 Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orleans and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orleans and Worcester.
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Start on Route 6A
1.1 mi · 2 min · Route 6A
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston
1983 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
33.8 mi · 48 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Continue on Mid Cape Highway
1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore
2869 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road
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Continue on Sandwich Road
1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the rotary
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 11 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 Orleans and Worcester.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Bourne Rotary
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.
Sunny leaving Orleans and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orleans to Worcester?
The road trip is about 126.1 miles (203 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from Orleans and 65.1 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.6 miles (158.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.31 one way or $34.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Orleans and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Middleborough
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 Middleborough.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orleans and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 98.59 mi (158.67 km).
#1 Orleans
Town of Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 5,802 |
| Coordinates | 41.7898300, -69.9897400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $17.31 | $34.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $19.57 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $21.36 | $42.71 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $19.97 | $39.94 |
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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