How far is West Boylston, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from West Boylston, MA to Worcester, MA is about 8 miles (12.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.93 mi
00h 15m
Flight
7.25 mi
11.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.25 mi
Kilometers
11.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.93 mi
Kilometers
12.76 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 5:47 PM EDT
Return by in West Boylston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Boylston
2026-04-15T17:32
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 5:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Boylston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holden
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From West Boylston
4.1 mi
00h 07m
To Worcester
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between West Boylston and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Boylston and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    61 m · 8 sec · Prospect Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Newton Street

    1013 ft · 44 sec · Newton Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Central Street

    157 m · 17 sec · Central Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Boylston Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Boylston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Road

    125 m · 8 sec · State Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1812 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South: Worcester

    2538 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn

    1933 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2716 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
202.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 190 South
3.72 mi · 47%
West Boylston Street
1.68 mi · 21%
I 290 West
0.88 mi · 11%
Main Street
0.63 mi · 8%
State Road
0.42 mi · 5%
Lincoln Street
0.29 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 190 South

Merge slight left

3.24 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holden
00h 07m from West Boylston
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving West Boylston and Slight 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 West Boylston to Worcester?

The road trip is about 8 miles (12.8 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Holden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from West Boylston and 3.9 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around West Boylston and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Holden

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

38 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

57 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Boylston and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 7.25 mi (11.66 km).

West Boylston

#1 West Boylston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,039
Coordinates42.3667600, -71.7856300
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.785488, 42.366559)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.28 gal
1.06 L · about $1.09
Round trip
$2.18
0.56 gal · 2.12 L
Estimated CO2
2.5 kg one way
Round trip: 5 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.09 $2.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.23 $2.46
Premium $4.80 $1.34 $2.69
Diesel $4.49 $1.26 $2.51

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Boylston and Worcester. The current time is 17:32:20.

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.