How far is Phillipston, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Phillipston, MA to Worcester, MA is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26 miles (41.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.17 mi
00h 48m
Flight
25.99 mi
41.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.99 mi
Kilometers
41.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.17 mi
Kilometers
59.82 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Return by in Phillipston
Wed, Apr 15, 5:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Phillipston
2026-04-15T16:01
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Phillipston
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Princeton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Phillipston
18.6 mi
00h 24m
To Worcester
18.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    43 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto The Common

    57 m · 6 sec · The Common

  3. 3

    Continue on The Common

    95 m · 9 sec · The Common

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Baldwinville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Baldwinville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Road

    116 m · 8 sec · State Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2332 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.6 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster

    1142 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    5.7 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Redemption Rock Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1781 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn

    1933 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2716 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Phillipston 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redemption Rock Trail
13.5 mi · 36%
State Road
13.1 mi · 35%
Main Street
1.75 mi · 5%
Baldwinville Road
1.44 mi · 4%
I 290 West
0.88 mi · 2%
Lincoln Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Road

Merge slight left

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
26 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
00h 24m from Phillipston
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Phillipston and Slight 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 Phillipston to Worcester?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Phillipston and 18.6 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 26 miles (41.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Phillipston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Princeton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Princeton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton.

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

42 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

49 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Phillipston and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 25.99 mi (41.82 km).

Phillipston

#1 Phillipston

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,739
Coordinates42.5487000, -72.1328600
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: The Common (-72.132847, 42.549051)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
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.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $5.10
Round trip
$10.19
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.10 $10.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.76 $11.52
Premium $4.80 $6.29 $12.57
Diesel $4.49 $5.88 $11.76

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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There is no time difference between Phillipston and Worcester. The current time is 16:01:12.

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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.