How far is Worcester, MA from Dudley, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Dudley, MA is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Dudley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Dudley.
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Start on Main Street
41 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1461 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Street
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3
Continue on Green Street
1712 ft · 35 sec · Green Street
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4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
74 m · 4 sec · Vernon Street
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Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street
45 m · 3 sec · Vernon Street
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Take the ramp slight right
993 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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9
Take the exit slight right toward Oxford Center
2079 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Sutton Avenue
1695 ft · 36 sec · Sutton Avenue
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Continue on Charlton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Charlton Street
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Turn left onto Dudley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dudley Road
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Continue on Dudley Oxford Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Dudley Oxford Road
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Continue on Center Road
1057 ft · 21 sec · Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Dudley.
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.
Vernon Street
Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Worcester and Light Rain Likely near Dudley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Dudley?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Worcester and 9 miles from Dudley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.4 miles (26.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Worcester and Light Rain Likely near Dudley.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Dudley. Straight-line distance: 16.39 mi (26.38 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dudley
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,663 |
| Coordinates | 42.0451000, -71.9300700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dudley (-71.93007, 42.0451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.81 | $5.63 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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