How far is Provincetown, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Provincetown, MA to Worcester, MA is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 30m 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
152.67 mi
02h 45m
Flight
84.02 mi
135.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.02 mi
Kilometers
135.22 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.67 mi
Kilometers
245.7 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 11, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Provincetown
Sat, Apr 11, 6:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Provincetown
2026-04-11T01:13
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 11, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Provincetown
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
Holbrook
MA

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States

From Provincetown
42 mi
01h 22m
To Worcester
110.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Provincetown Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Saturday
Using Truro as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Scattered Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.7 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holbrook
01h 22m from Provincetown
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Provincetown and Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Provincetown to Worcester?

The road trip is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Holbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Provincetown and 110.7 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Sunny around Provincetown and Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Holbrook

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 Holbrook and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 14.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Brockton City Hall
Meeting point 5.3 mi away

Brockton City Hall

Brockton , MA
45 School St, Brockton, MA 02301
Rating 3.9/5 54 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Marriage Certificates Registry

Boston , MA
1 City Hall Square, Boston, MA 02201
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Registry office,Marriage license bureau

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

13 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

22 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

22 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

24 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Provincetown and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 84.02 mi (135.22 km).

Provincetown

#1 Provincetown

Town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,957
Coordinates42.0529500, -70.1864000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Bradford Street (-70.186424, 42.052978)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.39 gal
20.39 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.93
10.78 gal · 40.78 L
Estimated CO2
47.9 kg one way
Round trip: 95.8 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.97 $41.93
Mid-grade $4.40 $23.70 $47.40
Premium $4.80 $25.87 $51.73
Diesel $4.49 $24.19 $48.38

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Provincetown and Worcester. The current time is 01:13:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.