How far is Wilbraham, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Wilbraham, MA to Worcester, MA is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.43 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.6 mi
54.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.6 mi
Kilometers
54.08 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.43 mi
Kilometers
69.9 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sun, Nov 1, 11:10 PM EST
Return by in Wilbraham
Mon, Nov 2, 12:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilbraham
2026-11-01T22:20
Arrive Worcester
Sun, Nov 1, 11:10 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilbraham
9:30 PM EST
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
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Wilbraham
21.4 mi
00h 25m
To Worcester
22.1 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Wilbraham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60ยฐF
Sunday
Using Ludlow as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
59ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m ยท 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 mi ยท 6 min ยท Main Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Boston Road

    2.8 mi ยท 4 min ยท Boston Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilbraham Street

    1.7 mi ยท 4 min ยท Wilbraham Street

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km ยท 1 min ยท Thorndike Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1291 ft ยท 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    94 m ยท 7 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1710 ft ยท 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.8 mi ยท 31 min ยท Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    2031 ft ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290

    794 ft ยท 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft ยท 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft ยท 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi ยท 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square

    1246 ft ยท 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m ยท 10 sec ยท Vernon Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m ยท 3 sec ยท Green Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft ยท 35 sec ยท Green Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft ยท 49 sec ยท Franklin Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    41 m ยท 2 sec ยท Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilbraham 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.8 mi ยท 62%
I 290
5.41 mi ยท 12%
Boston Road
2.76 mi ยท 6%
Main Street
2.05 mi ยท 5%
Wilbraham Street
1.74 mi ยท 4%
Thorndike Street
1.46 mi ยท 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.8 mi ยท 00h 31m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
00h 25m from Wilbraham
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilbraham and Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Wilbraham and 22.1 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilbraham and Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilbraham and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 33.6 mi (54.08 km).

Wilbraham

#1 Wilbraham

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population14,670
Coordinates42.1237100, -72.4314700
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: (-72.431471, 42.123797)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.8 L ยท about $6.40
Round trip
$12.79
3.06 gal ยท 11.6 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.18 $6.40 $12.79
Mid-grade $4.85 $7.42 $14.84
Premium $5.26 $8.04 $16.08
Diesel $6.33 $9.68 $19.36

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 ยท Nov 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilbraham and Worcester. The current time is 22:20:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.