How far is Worcester, MA from Gardner, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Gardner, MA is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Gardner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Gardner.
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Start on Main Street
3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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2
Turn right onto Lincoln Square
47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square
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3
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1421 ft · 31 sec · Lincoln Street
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4
Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro
1324 ft · 32 sec
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5
Merge slight left
3247 ft · 55 sec
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6
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
788 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
1897 ft · 33 sec
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8
Continue straight
8.4 mi · 10 min
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9
Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
1683 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail
4.8 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North
11 m · 1 sec · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North
2.9 mi · 6 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Continue on Worcester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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15
Continue on Hager Park Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hager Park Road
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Continue on State Road East
1182 ft · 28 sec · State Road East
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Take the ramp left
3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 68: Gardner, Hubbardston
1451 ft · 41 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward American Legion Circle
5 m · 1 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Timpany Boulevard
84 m · 5 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Continue on Donlan Street
122 m · 8 sec · Donlan Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Donlon Street
60 m · 4 sec · Donlon Street
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2363 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto City Hall Avenue
965 ft · 30 sec · City Hall Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nichols Street
49 m · 7 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Worcester and Sunny near Gardner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Gardner?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Worcester and 14.4 miles from Gardner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.97 one way or $7.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Worcester and Sunny near Gardner.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Worcester City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Gardner. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.29 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardner
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 20,585 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.9981300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardner (-71.99813, 42.57509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.89 | $9.79 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
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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