How far is Worcester, MA from Middleborough, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Middleborough, MA is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.01 mi
01h 16m
Flight
52.34 mi
84.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.34 mi
Kilometers
84.24 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.01 mi
Kilometers
99.8 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middleborough
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T05:37
Arrive Middleborough
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
30.9 mi
00h 38m
To Middleborough
31.1 mi
00h 38m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Old Center Street

    2227 ft · 54 sec · Old Center Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
43.3 mi · 70%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 15%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 6%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Center Street
1.27 mi · 2%
Middleborough Rotary
1.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

42.5 mi · 00h 49m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 38m from Worcester
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Worcester and 31.1 miles from Middleborough.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Worcester is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Middleborough. Straight-line distance: 52.34 mi (84.24 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Middleborough

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,722
Coordinates41.8931600, -70.9111500
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Middleborough (-70.91115, 41.89316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.52
Round trip
$17.04
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.52 $17.04
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.63 $19.26
Premium $4.80 $10.51 $21.02
Diesel $4.49 $9.83 $19.66

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 Middleborough. The current time is 05:37:10.

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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.