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

The driving distance from West Concord, MA to Worcester, MA is about 35.5 miles (57.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.8 miles (39.9 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
35.46 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.79 mi
39.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.79 mi
Kilometers
39.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.46 mi
Kilometers
57.07 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
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM EDT
Return by in West Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Concord
2026-04-23T00:26
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM 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 Concord
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Berlin
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From West Concord
16.2 mi
00h 19m
To Worcester
19.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    120 m · 31 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Concord Rotary

    709 ft · 9 sec · Union Turnpike

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 111 North: West Acton

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South

    2048 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  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 Concord 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 290 West
13.1 mi · 37%
I 495 South
9.49 mi · 27%
MA 111 North
5.4 mi · 15%
Massachusetts Avenue
1.84 mi · 5%
Commonwealth Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
Union Turnpike
0.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 290 West

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 15m

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
+10.7 mi
24.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 19m from West Concord
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving West Concord and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.5 miles (57.1 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?

Berlin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from West Concord and 19.3 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Concord and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Berlin

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

21 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

43 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Concord and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 24.79 mi (39.9 km).

West Concord

#1 West Concord

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,028
Coordinates42.4584300, -71.3953400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.395291, 42.45818)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.74 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.73
2.5 gal · 9.48 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.86 $9.73
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.50 $10.99
Premium $4.80 $6.00 $12.00
Diesel $4.49 $5.61 $11.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between West Concord and Worcester. The current time is 00:26:30.

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.