How far is Worcester, MA from Erving, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Erving, MA is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
45.32 mi
01h 14m
Flight
38.3 mi
61.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.3 mi
Kilometers
61.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.32 mi
Kilometers
72.93 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Erving
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T08:26
Arrive Erving
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Barre
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
22.6 mi
00h 37m
To Erving
22.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1319 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    545 ft · 9 sec · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Petersham Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3007 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East

    1974 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Mohawk Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto High Street

    46 m · 7 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pleasant Street
6.91 mi · 15%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 13%
Mohawk Trail
4.93 mi · 11%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 10%
New Salem Road
4.29 mi · 9%
West Street
3.79 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

6.81 mi · 00h 12m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
38.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barre
00h 37m from Worcester
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Erving.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Barre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Worcester and 22.7 miles from Erving.

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

The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.22 one way or $12.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Erving.

Stop Ideas Near Barre

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

34 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

44 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

44 mi away
12 Olive Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Erving. Straight-line distance: 38.3 mi (61.64 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Erving

Town of the United States

Population1,749
Coordinates42.6000900, -72.3981400
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Erving (-72.39814, 42.60009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.05 L · about $6.22
Round trip
$12.45
3.2 gal · 12.1 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.22 $12.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.80 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $4.49 $7.18 $14.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Erving. The current time is 08:26:55.

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.