How far is Westwood, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Westwood, MA to Worcester, MA is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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
46.29 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.75 mi
47.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.75 mi
Kilometers
47.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.29 mi
Kilometers
74.5 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Westwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westwood
2026-04-18T22:35
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westwood
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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Westwood
21.7 mi
00h 26m
To Worcester
24.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crouse Avenue

    73 m · 13 sec · Crouse Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    1600 ft · 44 sec · Pond Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto High Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    7.5 mi · 10 min · Yankee Division Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Millbury, Worcester

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Grafton Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 43 sec · Grafton Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 30 sec · Grafton Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westwood 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 56%
Yankee Division Highway
7.51 mi · 16%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 8%
High Street
2.4 mi · 5%
I 90
0.78 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.76 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 26m from Westwood
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Westwood and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westwood to Worcester?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Westwood and 24.5 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.34 one way or $12.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Westwood and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westwood and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 29.75 mi (47.87 km).

Westwood

#1 Westwood

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population16,384
Coordinates42.2139900, -71.2245000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Crouse Avenue (-71.224554, 42.213884)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.34
Round trip
$12.68
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.34 $12.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.17 $14.33
Premium $4.80 $7.82 $15.64
Diesel $4.49 $7.32 $14.63

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Westwood and Worcester. The current time is 22:35:02.

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.