How far is Wellesley, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Wellesley, MA to Worcester, MA is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wellesley and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wellesley and Worcester.
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Start on the route
33 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Spring Street
38 m · 6 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Grove Street
64 m · 15 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1351 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street
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Turn right onto Weston Road
1495 ft · 45 sec · Weston Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Weston Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Weston Road
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Take the ramp left
101 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto MA 9 West: Framingham, Worcester
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Worcester Street
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Take the exit slight right
1349 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Speen Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Speen Street
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Turn left onto Cochituate Road
636 ft · 13 sec · Cochituate Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
1621 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield
3244 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
20 mi · 23 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
53 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Road
2091 ft · 53 sec · 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 Wellesley 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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
20 mi · 00h 23m
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 Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Wellesley 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 Wellesley to Worcester?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Wellesley and 18.5 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Wellesley and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Cordaville
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 Cordaville.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wellesley and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 26.16 mi (42.1 km).
#1 Wellesley
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts
| Population | 28,684 |
| Coordinates | 42.2964900, -71.2925600 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.36 | $10.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
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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