How far is Worcester, MA from Ocean Grove, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Ocean Grove, MA is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.72 mi
01h 09m
Flight
47.8 mi
76.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.8 mi
Kilometers
76.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.72 mi
Kilometers
88.06 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 8:05 PM EST
Return by in Worcester
Fri, Nov 6, 9:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-11-06T18:56
Arrive Ocean Grove
Fri, Nov 6, 8:05 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
9:30 PM EST
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
Blackstone
MA

Town in Virginia

From Worcester
27.3 mi
00h 34m
To Ocean Grove
27.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
Ocean Grove Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
64°F
Today
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
17 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Ocean Grove.

  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

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · East Providence Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Ocean Grove

    871 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lees River Avenue

    144 m · 15 sec · Lees River Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilbur Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Coleman Street

    815 ft · 41 sec · Coleman Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Puffer Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · Puffer Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Clancy Street

    74 m · 11 sec · Clancy Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clancy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Providence Expressway
10.5 mi · 19%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 14%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 14%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 13%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 10%
Old Louisquisset Pike
4.12 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

East Providence Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

10.5 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackstone
00h 34m from Worcester
Leave By
4:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Worcester and Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain near Ocean Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Ocean Grove?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Blackstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Worcester and 27.4 miles from Ocean Grove.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.00 one way or $16.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Worcester and Patchy Fog then Heavy Rain near Ocean Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Blackstone

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

24 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Ocean Grove. Straight-line distance: 47.8 mi (76.93 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 Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.7292700, -71.2092100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Ocean Grove (-71.20921, 41.72927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.31 L · about $8.00
Round trip
$16.00
3.86 gal · 14.62 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $8.00 $16.00
Mid-grade $4.82 $9.29 $18.59
Premium $5.23 $10.09 $20.17
Diesel $6.30 $12.16 $24.33

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Ocean Grove. The current time is 18:56:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.