How far is Worcester, MA from Mendon, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Mendon, MA is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Mendon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Mendon.
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Start on Main Street
965 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Myrtle Street
80 m · 15 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto Southbridge Street
2451 ft · 1 min · Southbridge Street
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Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
3131 ft · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Turnpike, Northbridge, Oxford
1364 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right
1294 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
74 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Central Turnpike
1.7 mi · 3 min · Central Turnpike
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Continue on Sutton Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sutton Street
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Turn slight right onto School Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Turn straight onto Quaker Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Mendon Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road
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Continue on Northbridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Northbridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
836 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
52 m · 4 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Mendon.
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.
Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Mendon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Mendon?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Worcester and 10.3 miles from Mendon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Mendon.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
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 Sutton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Mendon. Straight-line distance: 16.78 mi (27 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mendon
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 6,233 |
| Coordinates | 42.1056500, -71.5522900 |
| Altitude | 111 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mendon (-71.55229, 42.10565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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