How far is Princeton, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Princeton, MA to Worcester, MA is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Worcester.
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Start on Hubbardston Road
41 m · 5 sec · Hubbardston Road
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Continue on Gregory Hill Road
2560 ft · 51 sec · Gregory Hill Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Sterling Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Sterling Road
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Continue on Princeton Road
1 km · 1 min · Princeton Road
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Turn right onto Redemption Rock Trail
2.2 mi · 3 min · Redemption Rock Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
1781 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn
1933 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2716 ft · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 Princeton and Worcester.
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.
Redemption Rock Trail
Merge slight left
8.52 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Princeton and Sunny near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Worcester?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
West Boylston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Princeton and 8.6 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Princeton and Sunny near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near West Boylston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Worcester City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Boylston.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 13.42 mi (21.59 km).
#1 Princeton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3,486 |
| Coordinates | 42.4487000, -71.8773000 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.33 | $4.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
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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