How far is Sharon, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Sharon, MA to Worcester, MA is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
55.22 mi
00h 57m
Flight
33.34 mi
53.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.22 mi
Kilometers
88.87 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Tue, May 12, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Sharon
Tue, May 12, 8:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharon
2026-05-12T18:07
Arrive Worcester
Tue, May 12, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharon
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
Milford
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Sharon
24.1 mi
00h 28m
To Worcester
31.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Post Office Square

    20 m · 9 sec · Post Office Square

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    1868 ft · 45 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

    2815 ft · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sharon 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
26.7 mi · 48%
I 95 South
5.03 mi · 9%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 9%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 7%
South Main Street
3.33 mi · 6%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

26.2 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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
33.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
00h 28m from Sharon
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sharon and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Sharon and 31.1 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 33.3 miles (53.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 4:34 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 Mostly Sunny around Sharon and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford, 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 Milford.

RAIL

Framingham station

17 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

36 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 33.34 mi (53.65 km).

Sharon

#1 Sharon

City in Massachusetts

Population18,864
Coordinates42.1237100, -71.1786600
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Office Square (-71.178737, 42.12359)
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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Sharon and Worcester. The current time is 18:07:31.

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.