How far is Worcester, MA from Marblehead, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Marblehead, MA is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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
60.36 mi
01h 22m
Flight
50.92 mi
81.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.92 mi
Kilometers
81.95 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.36 mi
Kilometers
97.14 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Weston
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
30.1 mi
00h 41m
To Marblehead
30.2 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Marblehead.

  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

    39 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lynnway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle

    673 ft · 9 sec · Lynn Shore Drive

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    659 ft · 12 sec · Eastern Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto New Ocean Street

    1010 ft · 15 sec · New Ocean Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Paradise Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paradise Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Vinnin Street

    1052 ft · 22 sec · Vinnin Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Tedesco Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tedesco Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Humphrey Street

    3265 ft · 57 sec · Humphrey Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 57 sec · Pleasant Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Rowland Street

    48 m · 8 sec · Rowland Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Rowland Street

    927 ft · 46 sec · Rowland Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Rowland Court

    15 m · 2 sec · Rowland Court

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Rowland Court

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
40.1 mi · 66%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 6%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 4%
Lynnway
2.17 mi · 4%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 3%
Paradise Road
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

39 mi · 00h 48m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
50.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 41m from Worcester
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Marblehead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Marblehead?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Worcester and 30.2 miles from Marblehead.

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

The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Marblehead.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Weston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 12.7 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weston.

RAIL

Framingham station

14 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

19 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

20 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

North Station

20 mi away
100 Legends Way

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Marblehead. Straight-line distance: 50.92 mi (81.95 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Marblehead

#2 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Marblehead (-70.85783, 42.5001)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.57
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.29 $16.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.37 $18.73
Premium $4.80 $10.22 $20.44
Diesel $4.49 $9.56 $19.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Marblehead. The current time is 01:21:29.

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.