How far is Worcester, MA from Falmouth, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Falmouth, MA is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
97.87 mi
02h 02m
Flight
78.37 mi
126.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.37 mi
Kilometers
126.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.87 mi
Kilometers
157.51 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Falmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive Falmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Raynham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
48.9 mi
01h 01m
To Falmouth
49 mi
01h 01m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary

    9.4 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Palmer Avenue

    1289 ft · 40 sec · Palmer Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1169 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Elm Arch Way

    56 m · 14 sec · Elm Arch Way

  24. 24

    Turn left

    29 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 70%
Hero's Circle
9.5 mi · 10%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 10%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 mi · 4%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 1%
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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham
01h 01m from Worcester
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Raynham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.9 miles from Worcester and 49 miles from Falmouth.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.42 one way or $26.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Worcester is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

30 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

45 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Falmouth. Straight-line distance: 78.37 mi (126.13 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Falmouth

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population31,107
Coordinates41.5515000, -70.6147500
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Falmouth (-70.61475, 41.5515)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.45 gal
13.07 L · about $13.42
Round trip
$26.84
6.9 gal · 26.14 L
Estimated CO2
30.7 kg one way
Round trip: 61.3 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.42 $26.84
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.17 $30.34
Premium $4.80 $16.56 $33.11
Diesel $4.49 $15.48 $30.97

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 Falmouth. The current time is 04:12:05.

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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.