How far is South Dennis, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from South Dennis, MA to Worcester, MA is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
118.81 mi
02h 01m
Flight
93.35 mi
150.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.35 mi
Kilometers
150.23 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.81 mi
Kilometers
191.21 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:31 PM EDT
Return by in South Dennis
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Dennis
2026-04-15T19:30
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Dennis
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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From South Dennis
55.1 mi
01h 00m
To Worcester
63.7 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
This Afternoon
Using Chatham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Dennis and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1164 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highbank Road

    2448 ft · 49 sec · Highbank Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Great Western Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Great Western Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    606 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whites Path

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Whites Path

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Station Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · Station Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  22. 22

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  25. 25

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
70.1 mi · 59%
Mid Cape Highway
19.7 mi · 17%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 4%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 3%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 3%
Whites Path
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

59.5 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
01h 00m from South Dennis
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Dennis 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 South Dennis to Worcester?

The road trip is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from South Dennis and 63.7 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Dennis and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Dennis and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 93.35 mi (150.23 km).

South Dennis

#1 South Dennis

Census designated place

Population3,643
Coordinates41.6895600, -70.1564100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.156256, 41.689594)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.87 L · about $16.30
Round trip
$32.60
8.38 gal · 31.74 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.30 $32.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.80 $20.11 $40.22
Diesel $4.49 $18.80 $37.61

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South Dennis and Worcester. The current time is 19:30:17.

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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.