How far is Truro, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Truro, MA to Worcester, MA is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
142.4 mi
02h 31m
Flight
91.71 mi
147.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.71 mi
Kilometers
147.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.4 mi
Kilometers
229.17 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, May 14, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Truro
Thu, May 14, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Truro
2026-05-14T04:50
Arrive Worcester
Thu, May 14, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Truro
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
West Wareham
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Truro
69.2 mi
01h 15m
To Worcester
73.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Truro Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Eastham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Route 6A

    726 ft · 15 sec · Old Route 6A

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward 6: Grand Army Of The Republic Highway

    119 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Route 6

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 6

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 6

    1.4 km · 1 min · Route 6

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.7 mi · 51 min · Mid Cape Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  23. 23

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Truro and Worcester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
70.1 mi · 49%
Mid Cape Highway
36 mi · 25%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.59 mi · 5%
Route 6
6 mi · 4%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 3%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

59.5 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.7 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wareham
01h 15m from Truro
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Truro and Rain Showers near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

West Wareham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Truro and 73.2 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.7 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Truro and Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near West Wareham

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

67 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

67 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Truro and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 91.71 mi (147.59 km).

Truro

#1 Truro

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, comprising two villages: Truro and North Truro

Population2,007
Coordinates41.9934400, -70.0497500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Route 6A (-70.049916, 41.993367)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.06
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.53 $39.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $22.07 $44.15
Premium $4.80 $24.09 $48.18
Diesel $4.49 $22.53 $45.06

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Truro and Worcester. The current time is 04:50:14.

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.