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

The driving distance from West Falmouth, MA to Worcester, MA is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
101.08 mi
01h 41m
Flight
75.31 mi
121.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.31 mi
Kilometers
121.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.08 mi
Kilometers
162.68 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sun, May 31, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in West Falmouth
Sun, May 31, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Falmouth
2026-05-31T02:42
Arrive Worcester
Sun, May 31, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Falmouth
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
Norton
MA

City in Massachusetts

From West Falmouth
46.8 mi
00h 50m
To Worcester
54.2 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Falmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Sunday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stage Coach Way

    31 m · 7 sec · Stage Coach Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Falmouth Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Falmouth Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Thomas B Landers Road

    1130 ft · 31 sec · Thomas B Landers Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward MA 28 North: Boston

    1310 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    715 ft · 17 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  16. 16

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
70.1 mi · 69%
MA 28 North
4.93 mi · 5%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 5%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 4%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.06 mi · 4%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

59.5 mi · 01h 09m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
75.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
00h 50m from West Falmouth
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.1 miles (162.7 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from West Falmouth and 54.2 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 75.3 miles (121.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.89 one way or $27.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Falmouth and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Norton

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

43 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Falmouth and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 75.31 mi (121.2 km).

West Falmouth

#1 West Falmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,738
Coordinates41.6042700, -70.6344700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Stage Coach Way (-70.634482, 41.604245)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.57 gal
13.5 L · about $13.89
Round trip
$27.77
7.14 gal · 27 L
Estimated CO2
31.7 kg one way
Round trip: 63.5 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.89 $27.77
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.70 $31.39
Premium $4.80 $17.13 $34.26
Diesel $4.49 $16.02 $32.04

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West Falmouth and Worcester. The current time is 02:42:40.

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.