How far is Worcester, MA from Bellingham, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Bellingham, MA is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Bellingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Bellingham.
-
1
Start on Main Street
89 m · 12 sec · Main Street
-
2
Turn right onto Front Street
2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street
-
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square
7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
-
4
Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street
1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street
-
5
Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
-
7
Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
-
8
Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
-
9
Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
-
10
Keep slight left
2974 ft · 1 min
-
11
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
1119 ft · 38 sec
-
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
1.2 km · 2 min
-
14
Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 13 min
-
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 126: Medway, Bellingham
1449 ft · 53 sec
-
16
Turn left onto Hartford Avenue
1250 ft · 43 sec · Hartford Avenue
-
17
Turn left onto North Main Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
-
18
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Bellingham.
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.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
11.4 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Worcester and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bellingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Bellingham?
The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Worcester and 14.9 miles from Bellingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Worcester and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bellingham.
Stop Ideas Near Westborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Bellingham. Straight-line distance: 20.72 mi (33.34 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellingham
Town of the United States
| Population | 17,336 |
| Coordinates | 42.0867600, -71.4745100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellingham (-71.47451, 42.08676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.04 | $10.08 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
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 · May 03, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.