How far is Worcester, MA from Groveland, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Groveland, MA is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.2 miles (84 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
61.15 mi
01h 17m
Flight
52.2 mi
84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.2 mi
Kilometers
84 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.15 mi
Kilometers
98.41 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Groveland
Fri, Apr 17, 4:47 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Fri, Apr 17, 6:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-17T15:30
Arrive Groveland
Fri, Apr 17, 4:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Littleton Common
MA

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Worcester
30.6 mi
00h 38m
To Groveland
30.6 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street

    2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 48 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 110, MA 113: River Street

    1008 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 110 East, MA 113 East: River Street

    50 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto River Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1609 ft · 30 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Merrimack Street

    1532 ft · 28 sec · Merrimack Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Water Street

    1906 ft · 34 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Water Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Water Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bates Bridge

    949 ft · 18 sec · Bates Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Elm Park

    1107 ft · 20 sec · Elm Park

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gardner Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
41.8 mi · 68%
I 290
11.7 mi · 19%
River Street
1.87 mi · 3%
Lincoln Street
1.53 mi · 2%
Water Street
1.5 mi · 2%
Lincoln Avenue
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

41.1 mi · 00h 48m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
52.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton Common
00h 38m from Worcester
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Worcester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Littleton Common is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Worcester and 30.6 miles from Groveland.

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

The direct path is about 52.2 miles (84 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Worcester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Groveland.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton Common

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

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

27 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

28 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Groveland. Straight-line distance: 52.2 mi (84 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Groveland

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population6,868
Coordinates42.7603700, -71.0314500
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Groveland (-71.03145, 42.76037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.40
Round trip
$16.80
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.40 $16.80
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.80 $10.37 $20.73
Diesel $4.49 $9.69 $19.39

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Groveland. The current time is 15:30:44.

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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.