How far is Worcester, MA from Dracut, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Dracut, MA is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Dracut.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Dracut.
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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
23.3 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector
1197 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 3 North: Lowell Connector, Nashua New Hampshire
1711 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 3 North: Lowell Connector, Nashua New Hampshire
594 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Keep slight left to continue on Lowell Connector
156 m · 11 sec · Lowell Connector
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Turn left onto Gorham Street
1512 ft · 47 sec · Gorham Street
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Continue on Veterans Way
623 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Way
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Continue on Central Street
1359 ft · 45 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Prescott Street
149 m · 12 sec · Prescott Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Arlington Street
565 ft · 16 sec · Arlington Street
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Turn left
67 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Dracut.
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
23.3 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Dracut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Dracut?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Harvard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Worcester and 21.8 miles from Dracut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.99 one way or $11.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Dracut.
Stop Ideas Near Harvard
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Shoppers World
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harvard.
Framingham station
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Dracut. Straight-line distance: 38 mi (61.15 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dracut
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,423 |
| Coordinates | 42.6703700, -71.3020100 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dracut (-71.30201, 42.67037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.39 | $14.78 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
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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