How far is South Lancaster, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from South Lancaster, MA to Worcester, MA is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lancaster and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lancaster and Worcester.
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Start on Orchard Street
89 m · 17 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn left onto Prescott Street
67 m · 11 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn right onto Sawyer Street
1013 ft · 49 sec · Sawyer Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sterling Road
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Continue on Deershorn Road
2760 ft · 1 min · Deershorn Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Deershorn Road
952 ft · 28 sec · Deershorn Road
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Turn right onto Sterling Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sterling Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
2473 ft · 42 sec · Clinton Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Chocksett Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chocksett Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leominster Road
14 m · 1 sec · Leominster Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leominster Road
2757 ft · 52 sec · Leominster Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1489 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 16 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 South Lancaster 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.
Leominster Road
Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog leaving South Lancaster and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Lancaster to Worcester?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Boylston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from South Lancaster and 10.2 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog around South Lancaster and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near West Boylston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Worcester City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Boylston.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lancaster and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 13.88 mi (22.34 km).
#1 South Lancaster
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 1,894 |
| Coordinates | 42.4445400, -71.6870100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| 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: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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