How far is Topsfield, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Topsfield, MA to Worcester, MA is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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
61.67 mi
01h 11m
Flight
50.61 mi
81.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.61 mi
Kilometers
81.45 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.67 mi
Kilometers
99.25 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 6:18 AM EDT
Return by in Topsfield
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Topsfield
2026-04-18T05:07
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 6:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Topsfield
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
Littleton Common
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Topsfield
30.6 mi
00h 35m
To Worcester
31.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    73 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Park Street

    114 m · 17 sec · Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1434 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto High Street Extension

    683 ft · 23 sec · High Street Extension

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Boxford Road

    1516 ft · 39 sec · Boxford Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Topsfield Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Topsfield Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Topsfield Road Extension

    114 m · 8 sec · Topsfield Road Extension

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Lawrence Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Boxford Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Boxford Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Salem Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Salem Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Johnson Street

    152 m · 13 sec · Johnson Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Andover Street

    69 m · 5 sec · Andover Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Andover Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Peters Street

    1433 ft · 31 sec · Peters Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1223 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Union Street

    1547 ft · 38 sec · Union Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro

    2053 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9.2 mi · 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1068 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire

    1320 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1931 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro

    2589 ft · 34 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 27 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Topsfield 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
33.5 mi · 54%
I 290 West
13.1 mi · 21%
Salem Street
2.45 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.18 mi · 4%
Boxford Street
1.8 mi · 3%
Topsfield Road
1.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

23.4 mi · 00h 27m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
50.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton Common
00h 35m from Topsfield
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Topsfield 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 Topsfield to Worcester?

The road trip is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Littleton Common is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Topsfield and 31.1 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Littleton Common

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

28 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Topsfield and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 50.61 mi (81.45 km).

Topsfield

#1 Topsfield

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,660
Coordinates42.6375900, -70.9495000
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.949638, 42.6375)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.18 gal
8.24 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.96
4.36 gal · 16.48 L
Estimated CO2
19.4 kg one way
Round trip: 38.7 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.48 $16.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.59 $19.17
Premium $4.80 $10.46 $20.92
Diesel $4.49 $9.78 $19.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Topsfield and Worcester. The current time is 05:07:10.

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.