How far is Palmer, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Palmer, MA to Worcester, MA is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer and Worcester.
-
1
Start on Pleasant Street
58 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Street
-
2
Merge slight left onto Thorndike Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
-
3
Take the ramp left
1291 ft · 31 sec
-
4
Keep slight right
94 m · 7 sec
-
5
Continue straight
1710 ft · 42 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26.8 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
2031 ft · 1 min
-
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
794 ft · 19 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
1244 ft · 30 sec
-
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 290
1723 ft · 42 sec
-
11
Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
1246 ft · 36 sec
-
13
Turn left onto Vernon Street
129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street
-
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
62 m · 3 sec · Green Street
-
15
Exit the rotary onto Green Street
1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street
-
16
Continue on Franklin Street
1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street
-
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
41 m · 2 sec · Main Street
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Palmer 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 Palmer to Worcester?
The road trip is about 36.3 miles (58.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.7 miles from Palmer and 18.6 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Palmer and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge
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 Sturbridge.
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmer and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 27.88 mi (44.87 km).
#1 Palmer
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,174 |
| Coordinates | 42.1584300, -72.3286900 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
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 · Apr 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.