How far is Worcester, MA from Jamaica Plain, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA is about 42 miles (67.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.01 mi
56.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.01 mi
Kilometers
56.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42 mi
Kilometers
67.6 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica Plain
Thu, Apr 16, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 16, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-16T01:57
Arrive Jamaica Plain
Thu, Apr 16, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Worcester
20.9 mi
00h 30m
To Jamaica Plain
21.1 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Jamaica Plain.

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Brookline

    1107 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Street

    1717 ft · 32 sec · Worcester Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Boylston Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Boylston Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury

    594 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hammond Pond Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hammond Pond Parkway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Horace James Circle

    66 m · 3 sec · Newton Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Newton Street

    2252 ft · 38 sec · Newton Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Newton Street

    2558 ft · 1 min · Newton Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Newton Street

    2257 ft · 52 sec · Newton Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Newton Street

    1647 ft · 45 sec · Newton Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Arborway

    33 m · 4 sec · Arborway

  29. 29

    Continue on Arborway

    10 m · 7 sec · Arborway

  30. 30

    Continue on Arborway

    529 ft · 25 sec · Arborway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    75 m · 10 sec · Pond Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    1289 ft · 44 sec · Orchard Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 62%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 9%
Boylston Street
2.76 mi · 7%
Yankee Division Highway
2.22 mi · 5%
Newton Street
1.67 mi · 4%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 3%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 30m from Worcester
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Worcester and Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Jamaica Plain?

The road trip is about 42 miles (67.6 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Worcester and 21.1 miles from Jamaica Plain.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.76 one way or $11.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Worcester and Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Jamaica Plain. Straight-line distance: 35.01 mi (56.34 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Jamaica Plain

#2 Jamaica Plain

Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population37,468
Coordinates42.3098200, -71.1203300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Jamaica Plain (-71.12033, 42.30982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.61 L · about $5.76
Round trip
$11.51
2.96 gal · 11.22 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.76 $11.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.51 $13.02
Premium $4.80 $7.10 $14.21
Diesel $4.49 $6.64 $13.28

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Jamaica Plain. The current time is 01:57:24.

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.