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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Quick Snapshot
Road
66.82 mi
01h 25m
Flight
42.07 mi
67.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.07 mi
Kilometers
67.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.82 mi
Kilometers
107.54 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Sunderland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunderland
2026-04-19T05:48
Arrive Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunderland
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Sunderland
31.1 mi
00h 42m
To Worcester
35.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    46 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Warner Avenue

    68 m · 15 sec · Warner Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    96 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Amherst Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Amherst Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sunderland Road

    2365 ft · 45 sec · Sunderland Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Sunderland Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Sunderland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Pleasant Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pleasant Street

    27 m · 2 sec · North Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Pleasant Street

    1855 ft · 1 min · North Pleasant Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triangle Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Triangle Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Triangle Street

    2699 ft · 1 min · Triangle Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1195 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Whitney Street

    1003 ft · 34 sec · South Whitney Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto College Street

    2078 ft · 54 sec · College Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Belchertown Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on USMC League Highway

    119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Federal Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Federal Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Federal Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Federal Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  23. 23

    Continue on North Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Palmer Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Sykes Street

    735 ft · 15 sec · Sykes Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 7 sec

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.8 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    2031 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290

    794 ft · 19 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  43. 43

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  44. 44

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  46. 46

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
46 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.8 mi · 40%
Federal Street
5.57 mi · 8%
I 290
5.41 mi · 8%
North Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 6%
Amherst Road
3.41 mi · 5%
North Main Street
2.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 42m from Sunderland
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunderland and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 42.07 mi (67.71 km).

Sunderland

#1 Sunderland

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,634
Coordinates42.4667500, -72.5787000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.578686, 42.466816)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.36 gal
8.93 L · about $9.18
Round trip
$18.36
4.72 gal · 17.86 L
Estimated CO2
21 kg one way
Round trip: 41.9 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunderland and Worcester. The current time is 05:48:34.

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.