How far is Taunton, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Taunton, MA to Worcester, MA is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
60.3 mi
01h 06m
Flight
44.3 mi
71.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.3 mi
Kilometers
71.29 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.3 mi
Kilometers
97.05 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Tue, May 12, 7:56 PM EDT
Return by in Taunton
Tue, May 12, 9:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taunton
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Worcester
Tue, May 12, 7:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taunton
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
Bellingham
MA

Town of the United States

From Taunton
26.7 mi
00h 33m
To Worcester
33.7 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Taunton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Overnight
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taunton and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allans Avenue

    36 m · 11 sec · Allans Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    117 m · 12 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Summer Street

    118 m · 13 sec · Summer Street

  4. 4

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

    1069 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Taunton Green

    14 m · 1 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Broadway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Bay Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Bay Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 495 North: Mansfield, Marlboro

    1807 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    34.6 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taunton 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
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
34.9 mi · 58%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 8%
Bay Street
4.22 mi · 7%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 7%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Belmont Street
1.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

34.6 mi · 00h 40m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
44.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellingham
00h 33m from Taunton
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Taunton and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taunton to Worcester?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Bellingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Taunton and 33.7 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Taunton and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Bellingham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taunton and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 44.3 mi (71.29 km).

Taunton

#1 Taunton

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population57,675
Coordinates41.9001000, -71.0897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson Court (-71.089755, 41.900127)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.57
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.29 $16.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.37 $18.73
Premium $4.80 $10.22 $20.44
Diesel $4.49 $9.56 $19.12

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Taunton and Worcester. The current time is 18:50:40.

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.