How far is Westford, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Westford, MA to Worcester, MA is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
33.27 mi
00h 34m
Flight
28.71 mi
46.2 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.71 mi
Kilometers
46.2 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.27 mi
Kilometers
53.55 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Westford
Wed, Apr 15, 10:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westford
2026-04-15T21:06
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westford
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 Westford
16.6 mi
00h 17m
To Worcester
16.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 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 Westford and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westford and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Boston Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westford 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
18.2 mi · 55%
I 290 West
13.1 mi · 39%
Boston Road
0.84 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.63 mi · 2%
Lincoln Street
0.29 mi · 1%
Ware
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

17.9 mi · 00h 21m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berlin
00h 17m from Westford
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Westford 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 Westford to Worcester?

The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 16.6 miles from Westford and 16.7 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Westford and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Westford and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 28.71 mi (46.2 km).

Westford

#1 Westford

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,276
Coordinates42.5792600, -71.4378400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Road (-71.437481, 42.579445)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.17 gal
4.44 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.10
2.34 gal · 8.88 L
Estimated CO2
10.4 kg one way
Round trip: 20.8 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.55 $9.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.14 $10.29
Premium $4.80 $5.61 $11.23
Diesel $4.49 $5.25 $10.50

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Westford and Worcester. The current time is 21:06:26.

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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.