How far is Worcester, MA from Lunenburg, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Lunenburg, MA is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Lunenburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Lunenburg.
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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
1421 ft · 31 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3247 ft · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
788 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
1897 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Fitchburg
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike
1.2 km · 59 sec · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 13: Leominster, Lunenburg
110 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Mead Street
698 ft · 12 sec · Mead Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Day Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Day Street
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Continue on Leominster Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Leominster Road
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Turn left
30 m · 7 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 Lunenburg.
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 190 North
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18.1 mi · 00h 21m
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 Lunenburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Lunenburg?
The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Worcester and 13.3 miles from Lunenburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Lunenburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Worcester City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Lunenburg. Straight-line distance: 23.28 mi (37.46 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lunenburg
Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,810 |
| Coordinates | 42.5945300, -71.7245200 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lunenburg (-71.72452, 42.59453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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