How far is Worcester, MA from New Braintree, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to New Braintree, MA is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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
22.9 mi
00h 39m
Flight
16.96 mi
27.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.96 mi
Kilometers
27.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.9 mi
Kilometers
36.86 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Braintree
Wed, Apr 15, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 7:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-15T17:43
Arrive New Braintree
Wed, Apr 15, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rutland
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
11.4 mi
00h 19m
To New Braintree
11.5 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and New Braintree.

  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

    1 km · 1 min · Worcester Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Old Turnpike Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Barre Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Barre Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Barre Cut Off Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Barre Cut Off Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hardwick Road

    1396 ft · 33 sec · Hardwick Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oakham Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Oakham Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pleasant Street
6.81 mi · 30%
Old Turnpike Road
4.87 mi · 21%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 20%
Chandler Street
2.99 mi · 13%
Barre Road
1.44 mi · 6%
Barre Cut Off Road
1.15 mi · 5%
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 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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rutland
00h 19m from Worcester
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Braintree.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to New Braintree?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Worcester and 11.5 miles from New Braintree.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Braintree.

Stop Ideas Near Rutland

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

18 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

45 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

56 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and New Braintree. Straight-line distance: 16.96 mi (27.29 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Braintree

Human settlement in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,020
Coordinates42.3167600, -72.1259100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: New Braintree (-72.12591, 42.31676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.56 $7.12
Premium $4.80 $3.89 $7.77
Diesel $4.49 $3.64 $7.27

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and New Braintree. The current time is 17:43:40.

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.