How far is Worcester, MA from Palmer, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Palmer, MA is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
36.37 mi
00h 47m
Flight
27.88 mi
44.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.88 mi
Kilometers
44.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.37 mi
Kilometers
58.53 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Palmer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Worcester
18.1 mi
00h 23m
To Palmer
18.2 mi
00h 23m

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
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1461 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Green Street

    1712 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    74 m · 4 sec · Vernon Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Vernon Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    993 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Park Street

    867 ft · 13 sec · Park Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    104 m · 17 sec · Walnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    139 m · 20 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
27.4 mi · 75%
Vernon Street
5.32 mi · 15%
MA 32
0.83 mi · 2%
Thorndike Street
0.65 mi · 2%
I 90 West
0.55 mi · 2%
I 90
0.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
27.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
00h 23m from Worcester
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Palmer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Worcester and 18.2 miles from Palmer.

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

The direct path is about 27.9 miles (44.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Palmer. Straight-line distance: 27.88 mi (44.87 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Palmer

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Population12,174
Coordinates42.1584300, -72.3286900
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Palmer (-72.32869, 42.15843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.86 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.56 gal · 9.72 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $4.80 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $4.49 $5.74 $11.49

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 Palmer. The current time is 02:15:46.

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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.