How far is Pembroke, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Pembroke, MA to Worcester, MA is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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 01h 21m.
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.
The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Worcester.
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Start on Center Street
2452 ft · 49 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Barker Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Barker Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Washington Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Columbia Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbia Road
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Continue on Washington Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
2044 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
10.7 mi · 14 min · Pilgrims Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
3239 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
11.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
1370 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
129 m · 10 sec
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Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
107 m · 9 sec
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Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
53 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road
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Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
84 m · 5 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 Pembroke 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
26.1 mi · 00h 30m
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 leaving Pembroke and Rain near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke to Worcester?
The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Pembroke and 40.1 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.31 one way or $20.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Pembroke and Rain near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Newton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.
Back Bay station
North Station
South Station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 52.54 mi (84.56 km).
#1 Pembroke
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 18,553 |
| Coordinates | 42.0714900, -70.8092100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 121 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.65 | $23.30 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.72 | $25.43 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.89 | $23.79 |
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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