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

The driving distance from South Duxbury, MA to Worcester, MA is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
86.89 mi
01h 30m
Flight
59.69 mi
96.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.69 mi
Kilometers
96.06 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.89 mi
Kilometers
139.83 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Duxbury
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Duxbury
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
Mansfield
MA

Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

From South Duxbury
39.7 mi
00h 45m
To Worcester
47.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Chestnut Street

    17 m · 4 sec · Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Tremont Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 South: Plymouth, Cape Cod

    1571 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Pilgrims Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Piigrims Highway

    589 ft · 9 sec · Piigrims Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Pilgrims Highway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Pilgrims Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 51 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 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 South Duxbury 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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
44.8 mi · 52%
US 44 West
14.9 mi · 17%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 6%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 5%
Pilgrims Highway
3.49 mi · 4%
Tremont Street
1.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

44.4 mi · 00h 51m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
59.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 45m from South Duxbury
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Duxbury and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Duxbury to Worcester?

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from South Duxbury and 47.2 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Duxbury and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

20 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Duxbury and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 59.69 mi (96.06 km).

South Duxbury

#1 South Duxbury

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population3,360
Coordinates42.0231600, -70.6828100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Standish Street (-70.683084, 42.023112)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L · about $11.94
Round trip
$23.88
6.14 gal · 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.94 $23.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.50 $27.00
Premium $4.80 $14.73 $29.47
Diesel $4.49 $13.78 $27.56

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Duxbury and Worcester. The current time is 05:45:29.

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.