How far is Vineyard Haven, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Vineyard Haven, MA to Worcester, MA is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
116.24 mi
02h 42m
Flight
83.21 mi
133.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.21 mi
Kilometers
133.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.24 mi
Kilometers
187.07 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Vineyard Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vineyard Haven
2026-04-23T01:58
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vineyard Haven
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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Vineyard Haven
54.4 mi
01h 21m
To Worcester
61.9 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vineyard Haven and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    55 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cromwell Lane

    138 m · 1 min · Cromwell Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Water Street

    46 m · 5 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    113 m · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62 m · 19 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue

    127 m · 22 sec · Railroad Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 1 min · Locust Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    713 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Palmer Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on West Falmouth Highway

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Falmouth Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vineyard Haven 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
31 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
70.1 mi · 60%
West Falmouth Highway
8.34 mi · 7%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.95 mi · 7%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 4%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 4%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
01h 21m from Vineyard Haven
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vineyard Haven to Worcester?

The road trip is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Vineyard Haven and 61.9 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.95 one way or $31.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Worcester is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raynham Center, 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 Raynham Center.

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vineyard Haven and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 83.21 mi (133.91 km).

Vineyard Haven

#1 Vineyard Haven

Census-designated place in Dukes County, Massachusetts

Population2,114
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.6036400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-70.603633, 41.454246)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.53 L · about $15.95
Round trip
$31.90
8.2 gal · 31.06 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.95 $31.90
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.03 $36.06
Premium $4.80 $19.68 $39.35
Diesel $4.49 $18.40 $36.80

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Vineyard Haven and Worcester. The current time is 01:58:27.

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.