How far is Randolph, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Randolph, MA to Worcester, MA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.26 mi
01h 00m
Flight
39.56 mi
63.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.56 mi
Kilometers
63.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.26 mi
Kilometers
88.94 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 8:29 PM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Wed, Apr 22, 9:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 8:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Randolph
26.3 mi
00h 30m
To Worcester
29 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Main Street

    1248 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on Lindelof Avenue

    584 ft · 14 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    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

  14. 14

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 43 sec · Grafton Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 30 sec · Grafton Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Randolph and Worcester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 47%
I 95 North
12 mi · 22%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 7%
Amvets Highway
2.55 mi · 5%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 4%
I 93 South
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
39.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 30m from Randolph
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Randolph 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 Randolph to Worcester?

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Randolph and 29 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Randolph and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cochituate, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 39.56 mi (63.66 km).

Randolph

#1 Randolph

City in Massachusetts

Population34,260
Coordinates42.1626000, -71.0411600
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-71.041237, 42.162531)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.38 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.17
3.9 gal · 14.76 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.59 $15.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.57 $17.15
Premium $4.80 $9.36 $18.72
Diesel $4.49 $8.75 $17.50

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Randolph and Worcester. The current time is 19:28:39.

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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.