How far is Worcester, MA from Boxford, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Boxford, MA is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Boxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Boxford.
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Start on Main Street
3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street
2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover
1691 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
2038 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Haverhill Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street
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Continue on Peters Street
1444 ft · 33 sec · Peters Street
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Continue on Andover Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Andover Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Johnson Street
4 m · 1 sec · Johnson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnson Street
153 m · 12 sec · Johnson Street
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Continue on Salem Street
2.4 mi · 6 min · Salem Street
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Continue on Boxford Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Boxford Street
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Continue on Lawrence Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Topsfield Road Extension
114 m · 17 sec · Topsfield Road Extension
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Continue on Topsfield Road
25 m · 2 sec · Topsfield Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Topsfield Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Boxford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
33.8 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Worcester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Boxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Boxford?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Littleton Common is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Worcester and 29 miles from Boxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Worcester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Boxford.
Stop Ideas Near Littleton Common
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 Littleton Common.
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Framingham station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Boxford. Straight-line distance: 49.44 mi (79.57 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Boxford
City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,331 |
| Coordinates | 42.6612000, -70.9967200 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boxford (-70.99672, 42.6612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.94 | $15.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.79 | $19.58 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.16 | $18.31 |
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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