How far is Worcester, MA from Freetown, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Freetown, MA is about 68 miles (109.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
68.02 mi
01h 27m
Flight
52.29 mi
84.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.02 mi
Kilometers
109.46 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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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 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freetown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Freetown
Sat, Apr 18, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
34 mi
00h 43m
To Freetown
34.1 mi
00h 43m

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
Freetown Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.7 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Amvets Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Assonet, Freetown

    695 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    590 ft · 12 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    2092 ft · 57 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Slab Bridge Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
38.4 mi · 56%
Amvets Highway
9.78 mi · 14%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 14%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 5%
Slab Bridge Road
2.17 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

37.7 mi · 00h 43m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 43m from Worcester
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Worcester and Mostly Cloudy near Freetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.5 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34 miles from Worcester and 34.1 miles from Freetown.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.34 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Freetown. Straight-line distance: 52.29 mi (84.15 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Freetown

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,432
Coordinates41.7667700, -71.0328200
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Freetown (-71.03282, 41.76677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.09 L · about $9.34
Round trip
$18.67
4.8 gal · 18.18 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.34 $18.67
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.55 $21.11
Premium $4.80 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $4.49 $10.77 $21.54

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 Freetown. The current time is 06:14:32.

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.