How far is Worcester, MA from Lincoln, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Lincoln, MA is about 33 miles (53.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Lincoln.
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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 right onto Vila Do Porto Boulevard
1872 ft · 55 sec · Vila Do Porto Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Wilkins Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Street
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Continue on Gleasondale Road
3254 ft · 1 min · Gleasondale Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Gleasondale Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Gleasondale Road
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Turn right onto Great Road
2 mi · 4 min · Great Road
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Turn slight left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Waltham Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Waltham Street
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Continue on North Road
1247 ft · 25 sec · North Road
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Turn right
27 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Road
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Continue on Fitchburg Turnpike
1.6 km · 2 min · Fitchburg Turnpike
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Continue on South Great Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Great Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Sandy Pond Road
10 m · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sandy Pond Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Lincoln.
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 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 33 miles (53.1 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Worcester and 16.5 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Mostly Clear near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Hudson
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 Hudson.
Framingham station
Union Station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 27.84 mi (44.8 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lincoln
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 6,993 |
| Coordinates | 42.4259300, -71.3039500 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-71.30395, 42.42593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.21 | $10.41 |
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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