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

The driving distance from West Brookfield, MA to Worcester, MA is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
20.45 mi
00h 39m
Flight
17.44 mi
28.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.44 mi
Kilometers
28.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.45 mi
Kilometers
32.91 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 PM EDT
Return by in West Brookfield
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Brookfield
2026-04-15T17:31
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 6:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West Brookfield
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
Spencer
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From West Brookfield
10.3 mi
00h 19m
To Worcester
10.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
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 Brookfield and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    18 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1213 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto School Street

    671 ft · 19 sec · School Street

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto East Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Post Road

    1736 ft · 42 sec · Post Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Maple Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Maple Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    16.2 mi · 32 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Brookfield 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
16.2 mi · 79%
East Main Street
2.51 mi · 12%
South Maple Street
1.12 mi · 5%
Post Road
0.33 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.23 mi · 1%
School Street
0.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Main Street

Continue on West Main Street

16.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 19m from West Brookfield
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Brookfield 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 Brookfield to Worcester?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from West Brookfield and 10.3 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Brookfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

45 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Framingham station

47 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Brookfield and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.06 km).

West Brookfield

#1 West Brookfield

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,713
Coordinates42.2353700, -72.1411900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-72.141068, 42.235252)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.73 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.44 gal · 5.46 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.17 $6.33
Premium $4.80 $3.46 $6.91
Diesel $4.49 $3.23 $6.46

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 Brookfield and Worcester. The current time is 17:31:48.

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.