How far is Worcester, MA from Eastham, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Eastham, MA is about 125.5 miles (202 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
125.49 mi
02h 43m
Flight
98.46 mi
158.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.46 mi
Kilometers
158.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.49 mi
Kilometers
201.95 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eastham
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 16, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-15T19:23
Arrive Eastham
Wed, Apr 15, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
62.6 mi
01h 21m
To Eastham
62.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
Eastham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Today
Using Wellfleet as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.3 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Samoset Road

    22 m · 9 sec · Samoset Road

  25. 25

    Turn left

    20 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 55%
Mid Cape Highway
35.3 mi · 28%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 8%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 3%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 2%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
98.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
01h 21m from Worcester
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Eastham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (202 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Worcester and 62.8 miles from Eastham.

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

The direct path is about 98.4 miles (158.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog near Eastham.

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Eastham. Straight-line distance: 98.46 mi (158.45 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Eastham

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,902
Coordinates41.8301100, -69.9739100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Eastham (-69.97391, 41.83011)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.43 gal
16.76 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.47
8.86 gal · 33.52 L
Estimated CO2
39.4 kg one way
Round trip: 78.7 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.23 $34.47
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.80 $21.26 $42.52
Diesel $4.49 $19.88 $39.76

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Eastham. The current time is 19:23:27.

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.