How far is Worcester, MA from Blackstone, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Blackstone, MA is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.94 mi
00h 35m
Flight
21.56 mi
34.7 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.56 mi
Kilometers
34.7 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.94 mi
Kilometers
41.74 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackstone
Tue, Apr 14, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Tue, Apr 14, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-14T19:26
Arrive Blackstone
Tue, Apr 14, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Whitinsville
MA

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
13 mi
00h 17m
To Blackstone
13 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    965 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Myrtle Street

    80 m · 15 sec · Myrtle Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southbridge Street

    2451 ft · 1 min · Southbridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue

    3131 ft · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville

    849 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Victory Highway

    1697 ft · 35 sec · Victory Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Great Road

    1050 ft · 24 sec · Great Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Saint Paul Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    788 ft · 23 sec · Canal Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bridge Street

    146 m · 26 sec · Bridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    139 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mason Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Mason Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 30%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 27%
Purple Heart Highway
3.95 mi · 15%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.15 mi · 8%
Saint Paul Street
1.46 mi · 6%
North Smithfield Expressway
1.42 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Providence Pike

Continue on Providence Pike

7.7 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitinsville
00h 17m from Worcester
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Blackstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Whitinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Worcester and 13 miles from Blackstone.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Blackstone.

Stop Ideas Near Whitinsville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

38 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Blackstone. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.7 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population9,209
Coordinates42.0178800, -71.5411700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Blackstone (-71.54117, 42.01788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.08
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.54 $7.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.80 $4.37 $8.73
Diesel $4.49 $4.08 $8.17

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Blackstone. The current time is 19:26:13.

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.