How far is Winchester, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Winchester, MA to Worcester, MA is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.61 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.41 mi
58.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.61 mi
Kilometers
81.45 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Winchester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winchester
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winchester
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 Winchester
22.2 mi
00h 31m
To Worcester
28.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Church Street

    110 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Church Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cambridge Street

    1.3 km · 58 sec · Cambridge Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Mystic Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mystic Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Trapelo Road

    1419 ft · 36 sec · Trapelo Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Waverley Oaks Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Linden Street

    2172 ft · 41 sec · Linden Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Weston Street

    54 m · 3 sec · Weston Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on River Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    939 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  27. 27

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winchester 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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 52%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 7%
Pleasant Street
2.85 mi · 6%
South Street
1.77 mi · 3%
Mystic Street
1.57 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.44 mi · 3%
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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 31m from Winchester
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Winchester and Chance Light Rain then 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 Winchester to Worcester?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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 22.2 miles from Winchester and 28.5 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Winchester and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers 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 Winchester and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 36.41 mi (58.6 km).

Winchester

#1 Winchester

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Population22,678
Coordinates42.4523200, -71.1370000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-71.136836, 42.452389)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.93
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.96 $13.93
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.80 $8.59 $17.18
Diesel $4.49 $8.03 $16.07

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Winchester and Worcester. The current time is 22:35:23.

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.