How far is Uxbridge, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Uxbridge, MA to Worcester, MA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (25 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Uxbridge and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uxbridge and Worcester.
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Start on the route
41 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
57 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
25 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Douglas Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Douglas Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Douglas Street
5 m · 1 sec · Douglas Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1666 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Providence Pike
2 mi · 2 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Quinsigamond Avenue
3105 ft · 55 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
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Turn right onto Southbridge Street
593 ft · 17 sec · Southbridge Street
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Continue on McGrath Boulevard
654 ft · 19 sec · McGrath Boulevard
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Turn slight left
59 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Southbridge Street
1565 ft · 38 sec · Southbridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
721 ft · 16 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 Uxbridge 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.
Worcester Providence Road
Continue on Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Uxbridge and Partly Sunny near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Uxbridge to Worcester?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Uxbridge and 9.4 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (25 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Uxbridge and Partly Sunny near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Uxbridge and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 15.56 mi (25.04 km).
#1 Uxbridge
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 14,352 |
| Coordinates | 42.0773200, -71.6295100 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.90 | $5.80 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
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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