How far is Worcester, MA from Hudson, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Hudson, MA is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Hudson.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street
2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Continue on Route 85 Connector
1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 85 Connector
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Continue on Hudson Street
2133 ft · 47 sec · Hudson Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
916 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broad Street
22 m · 1 sec · Broad Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
528 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
70 m · 17 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 Hudson.
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 290
Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 00h 13m
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 Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Hudson?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Northborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Worcester and 8.4 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Northborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 15.01 mi (24.15 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 19,732 |
| Coordinates | 42.3917600, -71.5661800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-71.56618, 42.39176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
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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