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

The driving distance from West Bridgewater, MA to Worcester, MA is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
66.51 mi
01h 06m
Flight
44.04 mi
70.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.04 mi
Kilometers
70.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.51 mi
Kilometers
107.03 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Mon, May 25, 3:56 PM EDT
Return by in West Bridgewater
Mon, May 25, 5:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Bridgewater
2026-05-25T14:50
Arrive Worcester
Mon, May 25, 3:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Bridgewater
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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From West Bridgewater
28.7 mi
00h 33m
To Worcester
37.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Foundry Street

    1663 ft · 40 sec · Foundry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Turnpike Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Turnpike Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Mansfield, Marlboro

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Bridgewater 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
37.8 mi · 57%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 7%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 6%
East Center Street
2.8 mi · 4%
Broadway
1.92 mi · 3%
Turnpike Street
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

37.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 33m from West Bridgewater
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving West Bridgewater and Light Rain Likely near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Bridgewater to Worcester?

The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from West Bridgewater and 37.8 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (70.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around West Bridgewater and Light Rain Likely near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Bridgewater and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 44.04 mi (70.88 km).

West Bridgewater

#1 West Bridgewater

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population7,310
Coordinates42.0189900, -71.0078200
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: East Center Street (-71.007818, 42.018981)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.88 L · about $9.14
Round trip
$18.28
4.7 gal · 17.76 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.14 $18.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.33 $20.67
Premium $4.80 $11.28 $22.56
Diesel $4.49 $10.55 $21.09

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between West Bridgewater and Worcester. The current time is 14:50:27.

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.