How far is Sturbridge, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Sturbridge, MA to Worcester, MA is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sturbridge and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sturbridge and Worcester.
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Start on Charlton Street
18 m · 3 sec · Charlton Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Charlton Street
100 m · 16 sec · Charlton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2641 ft · 47 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road
2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight left
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
2031 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
794 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
1246 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Vernon Street
129 m · 9 sec · Vernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
62 m · 3 sec · Green Street
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Exit the rotary onto Green Street
1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
41 m · 2 sec · 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 Sturbridge 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sturbridge 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 Sturbridge to Worcester?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Sturbridge and 11.4 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sturbridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
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 Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sturbridge and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 17.71 mi (28.5 km).
#1 Sturbridge
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 9,561 |
| Coordinates | 42.1084300, -72.0786900 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.39 | $6.77 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.70 | $7.39 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
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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