How far is Sunderland, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Sunderland, MA to Worcester, MA is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunderland and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunderland and Worcester.
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Start on the route
46 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Warner Avenue
68 m · 15 sec · Warner Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
96 m · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Amherst Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Amherst Road
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Continue on Sunderland Road
2365 ft · 45 sec · Sunderland Road
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Continue on Sunderland Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sunderland Road
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Continue on North Pleasant Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pleasant Street
27 m · 2 sec · North Pleasant Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Pleasant Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Pleasant Street
1855 ft · 1 min · North Pleasant Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triangle Street
28 m · 2 sec · Triangle Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Triangle Street
2699 ft · 1 min · Triangle Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1195 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Whitney Street
1003 ft · 34 sec · South Whitney Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street
2078 ft · 54 sec · College Street
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Continue on Belchertown Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road
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Continue on USMC League Highway
119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway
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Continue on Federal Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
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Continue on Federal Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Federal Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Liberty Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street
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Continue on Belchertown Street
2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Palmer Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road
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Turn right onto Sykes Street
735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Thorndike Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Take the ramp left
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
94 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1710 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
26.8 mi · 31 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 · 10 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 Sunderland 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
26.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Sunderland and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sunderland to Worcester?
The road trip is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.1 miles from Sunderland and 35.7 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.18 one way or $18.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Sunderland and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunderland and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 42.07 mi (67.71 km).
#1 Sunderland
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 3,634 |
| Coordinates | 42.4667500, -72.5787000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| 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: 108 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.18 | $18.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.38 | $20.75 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
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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