How far is Sherborn, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Sherborn, MA to Worcester, MA is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
34.5 mi
00h 46m
Flight
22.18 mi
35.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.18 mi
Kilometers
35.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.5 mi
Kilometers
55.53 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Sherborn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherborn
2026-04-23T01:57
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherborn
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
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Sherborn
13 mi
00h 23m
To Worcester
21.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sawin Street

    39 m · 11 sec · Sawin Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coolidge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kendall Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kendall Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Beaver Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Beaver Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Beaver Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Beaver Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Bishop Street

    726 ft · 25 sec · Bishop Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    1880 ft · 57 sec · Clark Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street

    85 m · 14 sec · Concord Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    2104 ft · 58 sec · Lincoln Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1594 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Worcester Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight

    1112 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Turnpike Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
27 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Turnpike Road
8.59 mi · 25%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 12%
Worcester Road
3.22 mi · 9%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 4%
Belmont Street
1.37 mi · 4%
Coolidge Street
1.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Turnpike Road

Continue on Turnpike Road

8.59 mi · 00h 13m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
22.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 23m from Sherborn
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Sherborn and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Sherborn and 21.5 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 22.2 miles (35.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Sherborn and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Southborough

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sherborn and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 22.18 mi (35.7 km).

Sherborn

#1 Sherborn

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates42.2389900, -71.3697800
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Sawin Street (-71.369801, 42.239033)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.49
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.75 $9.49
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.36 $10.73
Premium $4.80 $5.85 $11.71
Diesel $4.49 $5.48 $10.95

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 Sherborn and Worcester. The current time is 01:57:24.

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.