How far is Westminster, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Westminster, MA to Worcester, MA is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
23.06 mi
00h 33m
Flight
20.34 mi
32.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.34 mi
Kilometers
32.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.06 mi
Kilometers
37.11 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 AM EDT
Return by in Westminster
Wed, Apr 15, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westminster
2026-04-15T01:42
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westminster
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
Sterling
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Westminster
11.5 mi
00h 16m
To Worcester
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S
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 Westminster and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    563 ft · 28 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hager Park Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hager Park Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Worcester Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Redemption Rock Trail North

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Redemption Rock Trail North

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    32 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Redemption Rock Trail

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1781 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn

    1933 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2716 ft · 46 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    851 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westminster 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redemption Rock Trail
13.5 mi · 59%
Redemption Rock Trail North
2.85 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.39 mi · 10%
Worcester Road
2.08 mi · 9%
I 290 West
0.88 mi · 4%
Hager Park Road
0.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Redemption Rock Trail

Merge slight left

8.52 mi · 00h 10m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
00h 16m from Westminster
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Westminster 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 Westminster to Worcester?

The road trip is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.5 miles from Westminster and 11.6 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Westminster and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sterling and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Worcester City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Worcester City Hall

Worcester , MA
455 Main St UNIT 309, Worcester, MA 01608
Rating 4.5/5 79 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

City Hall

Worcester , MA
Worcester, MA 01608
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

33 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

45 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

52 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westminster and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 20.34 mi (32.74 km).

Westminster

#1 Westminster

Town in Massachusetts

Population8,091
Coordinates42.5459200, -71.9106300
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-71.910691, 42.545873)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.08 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.62 gal · 6.16 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $4.80 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $4.49 $3.64 $7.27

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 Westminster and Worcester. The current time is 01:42:39.

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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.