How far is Worcester, MA from East Bridgewater, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to East Bridgewater, MA is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46 miles (74 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.39 mi
01h 21m
Flight
46 mi
74.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46 mi
Kilometers
74.03 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.39 mi
Kilometers
98.8 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Bridgewater
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-18T06:40
Arrive East Bridgewater
Sat, Apr 18, 8:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
30.6 mi
00h 40m
To East Bridgewater
30.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and East Bridgewater.

  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

    35.2 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 138: Stoughton, Taunton

    1644 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Continue on Turnpike Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Turnpike Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Foundry Street

    1663 ft · 35 sec · Foundry Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Center Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · West Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Street

    1538 ft · 35 sec · West Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Bedford Street

    702 ft · 15 sec · Bedford Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Union Street

    69 m · 13 sec · Union Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
36 mi · 59%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 15%
West Center Street
4.19 mi · 7%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 6%
Broadway
2.09 mi · 3%
Turnpike Street
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

35.2 mi · 00h 41m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
46 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 40m from Worcester
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Worcester and Mostly Cloudy near East Bridgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to East Bridgewater?

The road trip is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Worcester and 30.8 miles from East Bridgewater.

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

The direct path is about 46 miles (74 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Worcester and Mostly Cloudy near East Bridgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and East Bridgewater. Straight-line distance: 46 mi (74.03 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
East Bridgewater

#2 East Bridgewater

City in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population14,554
Coordinates42.0334300, -70.9592100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: East Bridgewater (-70.95921, 42.03343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.2 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.34 gal · 16.4 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.80 $10.41 $20.83
Diesel $4.49 $9.74 $19.48

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and East Bridgewater. The current time is 06:40:35.

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.