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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Main Street
965 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Myrtle Street
80 m · 15 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto Southbridge Street
2451 ft · 1 min · Southbridge Street
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Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
3131 ft · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville
849 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Victory Highway
1697 ft · 35 sec · Victory Highway
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Continue on Great Road
1050 ft · 24 sec · Great Road
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Turn left onto Saint Paul Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Saint Paul Street
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Turn left onto Canal Street
788 ft · 23 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
146 m · 26 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
139 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Mason Street
15 m · 2 sec · Mason Street
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Whitinsville.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Blackstone. Straight-line distance: 21.56 mi (34.7 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackstone
Town in Virginia
| Population | 9,209 |
| Coordinates | 42.0178800, -71.5411700 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackstone (-71.54117, 42.01788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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