How far is Worcester, MA from Belmont, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Belmont, MA is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
39.55 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33.16 mi
53.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.16 mi
Kilometers
53.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.55 mi
Kilometers
63.65 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belmont
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Belmont
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
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
Southborough
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
19.8 mi
00h 27m
To Belmont
19.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30: Newton, Weston

    719 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 30 East: Newton

    40 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lexington Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lexington Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Moody Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Moody Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3240 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    1946 ft · 33 sec · Linden Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Waverley Oaks Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Waverley Oaks Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Trapelo Road

    1691 ft · 42 sec · Trapelo Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Pleasant Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Belmont.

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 66%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 9%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 4%
Waverley Oaks Road
1.32 mi · 3%
Moody Street
1.13 mi · 3%
Lexington Street
0.98 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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southborough
00h 27m from Worcester
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Chance Rain Showers near Belmont.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Southborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Worcester and 19.8 miles from Belmont.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worcester and Chance Rain Showers near Belmont.

Stop Ideas Near Southborough

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Belmont. Straight-line distance: 33.16 mi (53.37 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Belmont

#2 Belmont

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,873
Coordinates42.3959300, -71.1786700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Belmont (-71.17867, 42.39593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.81
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.41 $10.81
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.11 $12.22
Premium $4.80 $6.67 $13.34
Diesel $4.49 $6.24 $12.48

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 Worcester and Belmont. The current time is 00:04:59.

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.