How far is Worcester, MA from Harwich Port, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Harwich Port, MA is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
115.18 mi
02h 30m
Flight
97.65 mi
157.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.65 mi
Kilometers
157.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.18 mi
Kilometers
185.36 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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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 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harwich Port
Sun, May 31, 6:24 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sun, May 31, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-31T03:53
Arrive Harwich Port
Sun, May 31, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:30 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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
57.5 mi
01h 15m
To Harwich Port
57.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
Harwich Port Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
49°F
Overnight
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Harwich Port.

  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

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    22 mi · 30 min · Mid Cape Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport

    1362 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · East West Dennis Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Upper County Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Upper County Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Ayer Lane

    133 m · 21 sec · Ayer Lane

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Satucket Road

    73 m · 11 sec · Satucket Road

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Satucket Road

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 60%
Mid Cape Highway
22 mi · 19%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 8%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 3%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 3%
Main Street
2.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 06m

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
01h 15m from Worcester
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Cloudy near Harwich Port.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Harwich Port?

The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Worcester and 57.7 miles from Harwich Port.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.79 one way or $31.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Cloudy near Harwich Port.

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Harwich Port. Straight-line distance: 97.65 mi (157.15 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Harwich Port

#2 Harwich Port

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population1,644
Coordinates41.6667800, -70.0786300
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Harwich Port (-70.07863, 41.66678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $15.79
Round trip
$31.59
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.79 $31.59
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.85 $35.70
Premium $4.80 $19.48 $38.97
Diesel $4.49 $18.22 $36.44

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Harwich Port. The current time is 03:53:57.

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.