How far is Upton, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Upton, MA to Worcester, MA is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upton and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upton and Worcester.
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Start on North Main Street
122 m · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Upton Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Upton Street
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Turn left onto Old Upton Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Upton Road
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Continue on South Street
2149 ft · 1 min · South Street
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Turn left onto South Street
64 m · 4 sec · South Street
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Turn slight right onto Worcester Street
2 mi · 5 min · Worcester Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Worcester Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Worcester Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street
38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square
84 m · 5 sec · Front Street
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Exit the rotary onto Front Street
130 m · 11 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Foster Street
2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
870 ft · 17 sec · 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 Upton and Worcester.
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.
Grafton Street
Continue on Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Upton to Worcester?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Upton and 10.7 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Upton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
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 Grafton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upton and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 11.91 mi (19.16 km).
#1 Upton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,088 |
| Coordinates | 42.1745400, -71.6022900 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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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