How far is Worcester, MA from Pepperell, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Pepperell, MA is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Pepperell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Pepperell.
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Start on Main Street
3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1421 ft · 31 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3247 ft · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
788 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
1897 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
1093 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
1853 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector
640 ft · 16 sec · Leominster Connector
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
2.7 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Shirley
754 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Shirley Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Shirley Road
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Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road
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Continue on Main Street
1100 ft · 38 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Front Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto Park Street
3267 ft · 55 sec · Park Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Groton School Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Groton School Road
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Continue on Farmers Row
2 mi · 3 min · Farmers Row
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Turn slight left onto Mill Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2618 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Road
2264 ft · 49 sec · South Road
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Turn right onto River Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · River Road
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Pepperell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 190 North
Continue straight
18.1 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Pepperell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Pepperell?
The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Leominster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Worcester and 19 miles from Pepperell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Pepperell.
Stop Ideas Near Leominster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leominster.
Union Station
Nashua, NH
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Pepperell. Straight-line distance: 29.93 mi (48.16 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pepperell
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 12,043 |
| Coordinates | 42.6659200, -71.5884000 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pepperell (-71.5884, 42.66592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $5.21 | $10.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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