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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
73 m · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Park Street
114 m · 17 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1434 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto High Street Extension
683 ft · 23 sec · High Street Extension
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Boxford Road
1516 ft · 39 sec · Boxford Road
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Continue on Topsfield Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Topsfield Road
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Continue on Topsfield Road Extension
114 m · 8 sec · Topsfield Road Extension
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Lawrence Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road
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Continue on Boxford Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Boxford Street
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Continue on Salem Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Johnson Street
152 m · 13 sec · Johnson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Andover Street
69 m · 5 sec · Andover Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Andover Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street
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Continue on Peters Street
1433 ft · 31 sec · Peters Street
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Continue on Haverhill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1223 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Union Street
1547 ft · 38 sec · Union Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
2053 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1068 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
1320 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
1931 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 South: Marlboro
2589 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
23.4 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2148 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 Topsfield and Worcester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Littleton Common.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Topsfield and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 50.61 mi (81.45 km).
#1 Topsfield
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 6,660 |
| Coordinates | 42.6375900, -70.9495000 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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