How far is Stow, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Stow, MA to Worcester, MA is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stow and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stow and Worcester.
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Start on Crescent Street
46 m · 9 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn right onto Library Hill Road
78 m · 9 sec · Library Hill Road
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Continue on Gleasondale Road
3 mi · 5 min · Gleasondale Road
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Continue on Wilkins Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Vila Do Porto Boulevard
1872 ft · 54 sec · Vila Do Porto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street
31 m · 3 sec · Broad Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street
65 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street
657 ft · 11 sec · Washington Street
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Turn straight
99 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Hudson Street
1961 ft · 42 sec · Hudson Street
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Continue on Route 85 Connector
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 85 Connector
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 16 min
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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 Stow 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.
Route 85 Connector
Continue straight
13.1 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.
Sunny leaving Stow and Partly Cloudy near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stow to Worcester?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Northborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Stow and 13.2 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Stow and Partly Cloudy near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Northborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stow and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 19.36 mi (31.16 km).
#1 Stow
Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 7,178 |
| Coordinates | 42.4370400, -71.5056200 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
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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