How far is Royalston, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Royalston, MA to Worcester, MA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Royalston and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royalston and Worcester.
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Start on On the Common
647 ft · 22 sec · On the Common
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Continue on On the Common
99 m · 11 sec · On the Common
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Continue on South Royalston Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Royalston Road
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Turn left onto Brown Road
1440 ft · 29 sec · Brown Road
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Continue on Winchendon Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchendon Road
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Continue on River Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · River Street
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Continue on Front Street
1048 ft · 21 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight left onto Spring Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road
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Continue on Green Street
7.1 mi · 9 min · Green Street
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Continue on West Main Street
27 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hager Park Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hager Park Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Redemption Rock Trail North
2.9 mi · 6 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
32 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Redemption Rock Trail
4.7 mi · 7 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 Royalston 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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Royalston 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 Royalston to Worcester?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Royalston and 22.5 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Royalston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Royalston and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 34.76 mi (55.94 km).
#1 Royalston
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,278 |
| Coordinates | 42.6775900, -72.1878600 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
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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