How far is Worcester, MA from Hanson, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Hanson, MA is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Road
65.09 mi
01h 32m
Flight
48.97 mi
78.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.97 mi
Kilometers
78.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.09 mi
Kilometers
104.76 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanson
Tue, May 26, 7:18 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Tue, May 26, 8:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-26T17:46
Arrive Hanson
Tue, May 26, 7:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 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
Newton
MA

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

From Worcester
32.5 mi
00h 46m
To Hanson
32.6 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 139 East: Randolph

    1826 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lindelof Avenue

    2184 ft · 46 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2781 ft · 60 sec · Mazzeo Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1248 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Abington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Anne Street

    1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Randolph Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North Avenue

    1676 ft · 43 sec · North Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    104 m · 7 sec · Adams Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Whitman Rotary

    77 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Street

  37. 37

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  40. 40

    Continue on East Washington Street

    905 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 40%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 19%
Plymouth Street
4.85 mi · 7%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 6%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 5%
Amvets Highway
2.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newton
00h 46m from Worcester
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Worcester and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hanson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Newton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Worcester and 32.6 miles from Hanson.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Worcester and Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny near Hanson.

Stop Ideas Near Newton

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 10.5 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 7.3 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newton.

RAIL

Back Bay station

11 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

North Station

12 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

South Station

13 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Route 128 station

15 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Hanson. Straight-line distance: 48.97 mi (78.81 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Hanson (-70.88004, 42.0751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.7 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.89
4.6 gal · 17.4 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.95 $17.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.11 $20.23
Premium $4.80 $11.04 $22.08
Diesel $4.49 $10.32 $20.64

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Hanson. The current time is 17:46:08.

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.