How far is Worcester, MA from Onset, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Onset, MA is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
78.47 mi
01h 36m
Flight
68.9 mi
110.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.9 mi
Kilometers
110.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.47 mi
Kilometers
126.28 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Onset
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-19T06:50
Arrive Onset
Sun, Apr 19, 8:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Foxborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
39.2 mi
00h 48m
To Onset
39.3 mi
00h 48m

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
Onset Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Wareham as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham

    1128 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 6, MA 28: Onset, Wareham

    126 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Maple Springs Road

    598 ft · 12 sec · Maple Springs Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Cranberry Highway

    2515 ft · 1 min · Cranberry Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Depot Street

    1538 ft · 44 sec · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Onset Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Onset Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Onset Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
60.6 mi · 77%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 12%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 5%
Onset Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Cranberry Highway
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 06m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
68.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foxborough
00h 48m from Worcester
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Onset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Foxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Worcester and 39.3 miles from Onset.

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

The direct path is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Foxborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

18 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

27 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

30 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

34 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Onset. Straight-line distance: 68.9 mi (110.89 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Onset

Census designated place

Population1,573
Coordinates41.7417700, -70.6578100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Onset (-70.65781, 41.74177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.48 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.55
5.54 gal · 20.96 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.78 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.80 $13.29 $26.59
Diesel $4.49 $12.43 $24.86

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 Onset. The current time is 06:50:38.

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.