How far is Wareham, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Wareham, MA to Worcester, MA is about 78.9 miles (127 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
78.9 mi
01h 20m
Flight
65.35 mi
105.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.35 mi
Kilometers
105.17 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.9 mi
Kilometers
126.98 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Wareham
Thu, Apr 23, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wareham
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wareham
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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Wareham
37.6 mi
00h 40m
To Worcester
41.3 mi
00h 40m

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 Wareham and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1627 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Tihonet Road

    100 m · 15 sec · Tihonet Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 East

    1710 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    766 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  15. 15

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
60.4 mi · 77%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 6%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 5%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 2%
Belmont Street
1.37 mi · 2%
Cranberry Highway
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
65.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 40m from Wareham
Leave By
3:50 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 Wareham to Worcester?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (127 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Wareham and 41.3 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 65.4 miles (105.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.81 one way or $21.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wareham and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 65.35 mi (105.17 km).

Wareham

#1 Wareham

Town in Massachusetts

Population22,778
Coordinates41.7626000, -70.7217000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.721588, 41.762675)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.54 L · about $10.81
Round trip
$21.63
5.56 gal · 21.08 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.81 $21.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.22 $24.45
Premium $4.80 $13.34 $26.68
Diesel $4.49 $12.48 $24.95

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 Wareham and Worcester. The current time is 04:14:53.

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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.