How far is Woburn, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Woburn, MA to Worcester, MA is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
53.71 mi
00h 56m
Flight
36.4 mi
58.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.4 mi
Kilometers
58.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.71 mi
Kilometers
86.44 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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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 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Woburn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woburn
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woburn
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 Woburn
23.7 mi
00h 28m
To Worcester
30 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Woburn and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Common Street

    2 m · 1 sec · Common Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    66 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Winn Street

    2878 ft · 1 min · Winn Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Bedford Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bedford Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    142 m · 6 sec · Cambridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1 km · 48 sec · Cambridge Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 South, US 3 North: Waltham, Lowell

    945 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 53 sec · Grafton Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grafton Street

    38 m · 2 sec · Grafton Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2390 ft · 39 sec · Grafton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Grafton Street

    1352 ft · 31 sec · Grafton Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Square

    84 m · 5 sec · Front Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woburn 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 49%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 22%
Grafton Street
3.63 mi · 7%
Bedford Road
1.36 mi · 3%
I 90 West
0.75 mi · 1%
MA 122
0.66 mi · 1%
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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 28m from Woburn
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Woburn 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 Woburn to Worcester?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 23.7 miles from Woburn and 30 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 17.3 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woburn 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 Woburn and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 36.4 mi (58.58 km).

Woburn

#1 Woburn

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population40,135
Coordinates42.4792600, -71.1522800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Common Street (-71.152246, 42.479281)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $4.80 $9.07 $18.14
Diesel $4.49 $8.48 $16.96

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 Woburn and Worcester. The current time is 22:05:28.

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.