How far is Worcester, MA from Dunstable, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Dunstable, MA is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.57 mi
00h 58m
Flight
32.82 mi
52.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.82 mi
Kilometers
52.82 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.57 mi
Kilometers
66.9 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 16, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-16T00:18
Arrive Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Worcester
20.8 mi
00h 29m
To Dunstable
20.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Dunstable.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Dunstable.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street

    2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford

    1388 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    156 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    985 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Depot Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Dunstable Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Scribner Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Scribner Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Westford Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westford Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1339 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Dunstable.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
18.4 mi · 44%
I 290
11.7 mi · 28%
Depot Street
2.15 mi · 5%
Scribner Road
2.1 mi · 5%
Dunstable Road
1.79 mi · 4%
Lincoln Street
1.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

17.7 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
32.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 29m from Worcester
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Worcester and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunstable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Dunstable?

The road trip is about 41.6 miles (66.9 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Worcester and 20.8 miles from Dunstable.

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

The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Worcester and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunstable.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bolton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bolton.

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Dunstable. Straight-line distance: 32.82 mi (52.82 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Dunstable

#2 Dunstable

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population3,404
Coordinates42.6750900, -71.4828400
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Dunstable (-71.48284, 42.67509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.55 L · about $5.72
Round trip
$11.44
2.94 gal · 11.1 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.72 $11.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.80 $7.05 $14.11
Diesel $4.49 $6.60 $13.19

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Dunstable. The current time is 00:18:20.

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.