How far is Rockland, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Rockland, MA to Worcester, MA is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
66.03 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.27 mi
74.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.27 mi
Kilometers
74.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.03 mi
Kilometers
106.26 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in Rockland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockland
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockland
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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Rockland
30 mi
00h 36m
To Worcester
36 mi
00h 36m

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 12 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 Rockland and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Reed Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Reed Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Street

    1028 ft · 28 sec · Union Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Randolph Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Anne Street

    1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Abington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1248 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Lindelof Avenue

    584 ft · 14 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  18. 18

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  20. 20

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

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  22. 22

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    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

  24. 24

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

    107 m · 9 sec

  25. 25

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

    125 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

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

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  27. 27

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    1 km · 2 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  37. 37

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockland 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
40 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 40%
I 95 North
12 mi · 18%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 6%
Amvets Highway
2.55 mi · 4%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 3%
Union Street
2.04 mi · 3%
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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
46.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 36m from Rockland
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Rockland 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 Rockland to Worcester?

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Rockland and 36 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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 Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.6 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 12.6 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
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockland and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 46.27 mi (74.46 km).

Rockland

#1 Rockland

City in Knox County, Maine, United States

Population17,992
Coordinates42.1306600, -70.9161600
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Reed Street (-70.916224, 42.130882)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $9.06
Round trip
$18.13
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.06 $18.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.25 $20.49
Premium $4.80 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $4.49 $10.46 $20.91

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockland and Worcester. The current time is 23:40:12.

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.