How far is Worcester, MA from Methuen, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Methuen, MA is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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.
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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 01h 04m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Methuen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Methuen.
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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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Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
656 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on I 93 North: Salem New Hampshire
1444 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 110 East, MA 113 East: Lawrence
1227 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Lowell Street
887 ft · 25 sec · Lowell Street
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Turn left onto Lowell Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street
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Turn slight right onto Osgood Street
23 m · 2 sec · Osgood Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Osgood Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Methuen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
31.7 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Methuen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Methuen?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Worcester and 25.8 miles from Methuen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.08 one way or $14.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Methuen.
Stop Ideas Near Boxborough
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 Boxborough.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Methuen. Straight-line distance: 44.68 mi (71.9 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Methuen
The most populous city in Essex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 50,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.7262000, -71.1908900 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Methuen (-71.19089, 42.7262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.00 | $16.01 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.73 | $17.47 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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