How far is Worcester, MA from Millbury, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Millbury, MA is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.62 mi
00h 10m
Flight
5.21 mi
8.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.21 mi
Kilometers
8.38 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.62 mi
Kilometers
10.66 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millbury
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 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
2026-04-23T03:45
Arrive Millbury
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
3.3 mi
00h 05m
To Millbury
3.3 mi
00h 05m

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
60°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    965 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Myrtle Street

    80 m · 15 sec · Myrtle Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southbridge Street

    2451 ft · 1 min · Southbridge Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue

    3131 ft · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Millbury

    147 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West Main Street

    56 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    68 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elm Street

    24 m · 2 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Elm Street

    1974 ft · 44 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    850 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    95 m · 6 sec · Canal Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Canal Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
212.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 38%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.06 mi · 31%
Quinsigamond Avenue
0.59 mi · 9%
Southbridge Street
0.46 mi · 7%
Elm Street
0.39 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 05m from Worcester
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Millbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Worcester and 3.3 miles from Millbury.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.89 one way or $1.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburn, 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 Auburn.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Millbury. Straight-line distance: 5.21 mi (8.38 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Millbury

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population13,973
Coordinates42.1939800, -71.7600700
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Millbury (-71.76007, 42.19398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.88 L · about $0.89
Round trip
$1.79
0.46 gal · 1.76 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.89 $1.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $1.01 $2.02
Premium $4.80 $1.10 $2.21
Diesel $4.49 $1.03 $2.06

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 Millbury. The current time is 03:45:15.

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.