How far is Stoneham, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Stoneham, MA to Worcester, MA is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
57.66 mi
01h 01m
Flight
38.9 mi
62.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.9 mi
Kilometers
62.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.66 mi
Kilometers
92.79 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Tue, May 26, 2:48 AM EDT
Return by in Stoneham
Tue, May 26, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stoneham
2026-05-26T01:47
Arrive Worcester
Tue, May 26, 2:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stoneham
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
Cochituate
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Stoneham
25.7 mi
00h 30m
To Worcester
31.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Winter Street

    18 m · 9 sec · Winter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Central Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    108 m · 17 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, MA 128 South

    1401 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    16.9 mi · 23 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

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

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 43 sec · Grafton Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 30 sec · Grafton Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoneham 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 45%
Yankee Division Highway
16.9 mi · 29%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.8 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
38.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 30m from Stoneham
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Stoneham and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Cochituate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Stoneham and 31.9 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 38.9 miles (62.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Stoneham and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Cochituate

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

7 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

22 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

24 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

25 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stoneham and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 38.9 mi (62.6 km).

Stoneham

#1 Stoneham

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population23,961
Coordinates42.4801000, -71.0995000
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Winter Street (-71.099565, 42.480035)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.90
Round trip
$15.79
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.90 $15.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.93 $17.85
Premium $4.80 $9.74 $19.48
Diesel $4.49 $9.11 $18.22

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Stoneham and Worcester. The current time is 01:47:06.

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.