How far is Worcester, MA from City of Taunton, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to City of Taunton, MA is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44 miles (70.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
53.48 mi
01h 10m
Flight
43.97 mi
70.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.97 mi
Kilometers
70.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.48 mi
Kilometers
86.07 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Taunton
Mon, May 25, 8:19 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Mon, May 25, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-25T07:09
Arrive City of Taunton
Mon, May 25, 8:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Bellingham
MA

Town of the United States

From Worcester
26.7 mi
00h 35m
To City of Taunton
26.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
City of Taunton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Memorial Day
Using Easton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and City of Taunton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and City of Taunton.

  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

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Taunton, Easton

    2131 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bay Street

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Bay Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    3192 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Pleasant Street

    25 m · 10 sec · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    52 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and City of Taunton.

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
33.2 mi · 62%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 18%
Bay Street
4.07 mi · 8%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 7%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 3%
Broadway
0.6 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

32.4 mi · 00h 37m

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
01h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
44 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellingham
00h 35m from Worcester
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Worcester and Light Rain Likely near City of Taunton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to City of Taunton?

The road trip is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Bellingham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Worcester and 26.8 miles from City of Taunton.

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

The direct path is about 44 miles (70.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Worcester and Light Rain Likely near City of Taunton.

Stop Ideas Near Bellingham

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and City of Taunton. Straight-line distance: 43.97 mi (70.76 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Taunton

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population55,874
Coordinates41.9035900, -71.0942900
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: City of Taunton (-71.09429, 41.90359)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.14 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.70
3.78 gal · 14.28 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.35 $14.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.31 $16.62
Premium $4.80 $9.07 $18.14
Diesel $4.49 $8.48 $16.96

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and City of Taunton. The current time is 07:09:13.

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.