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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog
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.
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Start on Main Street
89 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square
7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street
1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2974 ft · 1 min
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11
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
1119 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
57 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
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Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector
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Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector
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Take the exit straight
1814 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
35.3 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary
148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn left onto Samoset Road
22 m · 9 sec · Samoset Road
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Turn left
20 m · 5 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 Eastham.
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 South
Merge slight left
57 mi · 01h 06m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleborough.
Route 128 station
Providence station
Back Bay station
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).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eastham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 4,902 |
| Coordinates | 41.8301100, -69.9739100 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eastham (-69.97391, 41.83011)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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