How far is Wayland, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Wayland, MA to Worcester, MA is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wayland and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayland and Worcester.
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Start on the route
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Boston Post Road
9.1 mi · 16 min · Boston Post Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2736 ft · 43 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lakeside Avenue
1300 ft · 17 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blue Star Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester
2345 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · 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 Wayland 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.
I 290 West
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13.1 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Wayland and Chance Light Rain then 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 Wayland to Worcester?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Marlborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Wayland and 19.8 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Wayland and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Marlborough
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 Marlborough.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wayland and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 23.56 mi (37.92 km).
#1 Wayland
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
| Population | 13,722 |
| Coordinates | 42.3626000, -71.3614500 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
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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