How far is Worcester, MA from Millers Falls, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Millers Falls, MA is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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
51.41 mi
01h 24m
Flight
41.55 mi
66.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.55 mi
Kilometers
66.87 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.41 mi
Kilometers
82.73 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Millers Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-19T07:00
Arrive Millers Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 8:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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
Petersham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
25.7 mi
00h 42m
To Millers Falls
25.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Millers Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1319 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    545 ft · 9 sec · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Petersham Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3007 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East

    1974 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Mohawk Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Prospect Street

    2435 ft · 49 sec · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prospect Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
7.41 mi · 14%
Pleasant Street
6.91 mi · 13%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 12%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 9%
New Salem Road
4.29 mi · 8%
West Street
3.79 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

6.81 mi · 00h 12m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersham
00h 42m from Worcester
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Millers Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Millers Falls?

The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.7 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Petersham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.7 miles from Worcester and 25.7 miles from Millers Falls.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Millers Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Petersham

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

29 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

36 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Millers Falls. Straight-line distance: 41.55 mi (66.87 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Millers Falls

#2 Millers Falls

Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts

Population1,139
Coordinates42.5820300, -72.4925900
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Millers Falls (-72.49259, 42.58203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.87 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.08
3.62 gal · 13.74 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.04 $14.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $4.80 $8.69 $17.37
Diesel $4.49 $8.12 $16.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Millers Falls. The current time is 07:00:53.

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.