How far is Worcester, MA from Groton, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Groton, MA is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Groton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Groton.
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Start on Main Street
3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1421 ft · 31 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3247 ft · 55 sec
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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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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector
640 ft · 16 sec · Leominster Connector
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Shirley
754 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Shirley Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Shirley Road
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Main Street
1100 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Park Street
3267 ft · 55 sec · Park Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Groton School Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Groton School Road
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Continue on Farmers Row
2 mi · 3 min · Farmers Row
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Continue on Pleasant Street
2413 ft · 1 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
51 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
41 m · 15 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn left
11 m · 3 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 Groton.
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.
I 190 North
Continue straight
18.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Groton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Groton?
The road trip is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Worcester and 17 miles from Groton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Groton.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
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 Sterling.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Groton. Straight-line distance: 26.74 mi (43.04 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Groton
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 11,256 |
| Coordinates | 42.6112000, -71.5745100 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Groton (-71.57451, 42.6112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
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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