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

The driving distance from South Peabody, MA to Worcester, MA is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
66.42 mi
01h 12m
Flight
46.75 mi
75.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.75 mi
Kilometers
75.24 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.42 mi
Kilometers
106.9 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 5:35 PM EDT
Return by in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 6:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Peabody
2026-04-18T16:22
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 5:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Peabody
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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From South Peabody
29.8 mi
00h 36m
To Worcester
36.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 9 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lynn Street

    777 ft · 28 sec · Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Street

    2364 ft · 1 min · County Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lynnfield Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lynnfield Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Salem Street

    1033 ft · 22 sec · Salem Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle

    21 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

    1303 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

    1316 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham

    1434 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    23.7 mi · 32 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 43 sec · Grafton Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 30 sec · Grafton Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 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 Peabody 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 39%
Yankee Division Highway
23.7 mi · 36%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 5%
Lynnfield Street
1.91 mi · 3%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 1%
MA 122
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 36m from South Peabody
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Peabody 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 South Peabody to Worcester?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from South Peabody and 36.6 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.10 one way or $18.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.8 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Peabody and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 46.75 mi (75.24 km).

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#1 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay State Boulevard (-70.949422, 42.509894)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $9.10
Round trip
$18.21
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.10 $18.21
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.29 $20.58
Premium $4.80 $11.23 $22.46
Diesel $4.49 $10.50 $21.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Peabody and Worcester. The current time is 16:22:53.

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.