How far is Stoughton, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Stoughton, MA to Worcester, MA is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
54.56 mi
01h 03m
Flight
37.07 mi
59.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.07 mi
Kilometers
59.66 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.56 mi
Kilometers
87.81 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Stoughton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stoughton
2026-04-15T21:20
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stoughton
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 Stoughton
25.9 mi
00h 31m
To Worcester
28.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
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 Stoughton and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    77 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

    74 m · 14 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Washington Street

    111 m · 7 sec · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Turnpike Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Turnpike Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Dedham

    1645 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

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

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 43 sec · Grafton Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 30 sec · Grafton Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stoughton 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 48%
I 95 North
12 mi · 22%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 7%
Turnpike Street
3.23 mi · 6%
Washington Street
2.53 mi · 5%
Yankee Division Highway
0.82 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochituate
00h 31m from Stoughton
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Stoughton 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 Stoughton to Worcester?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 25.9 miles from Stoughton and 28.6 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Stoughton and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Stoughton and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 37.07 mi (59.66 km).

Stoughton

#1 Stoughton

City in Wisconsin

Population28,891
Coordinates42.1251000, -71.1022700
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-71.102251, 42.125109)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.51
Round trip
$15.02
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.51 $15.02
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.49 $16.97
Premium $4.80 $9.26 $18.52
Diesel $4.49 $8.66 $17.32

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Stoughton and Worcester. The current time is 21:20:24.

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.