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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.07 mi
00h 57m
Flight
29.93 mi
48.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.93 mi
Kilometers
48.16 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.07 mi
Kilometers
61.27 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
Leominster
MA

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Worcester
19 mi
00h 28m
To Pepperell
19 mi
00h 28m

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
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1421 ft · 31 sec · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3247 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street

    788 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

    1897 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    18.1 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    1853 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector

    640 ft · 16 sec · Leominster Connector

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Shirley

    754 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Shirley Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Shirley Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lancaster Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lancaster Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1100 ft · 38 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Front Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Front Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left onto Park Street

    3267 ft · 55 sec · Park Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Groton School Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Groton School Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Farmers Row

    2 mi · 3 min · Farmers Row

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Mill Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mill Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    2618 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Road

    2264 ft · 49 sec · South Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto River Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · River Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    24 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 190 North
18.6 mi · 49%
River Road
2.7 mi · 7%
Concord Turnpike
2.68 mi · 7%
Farmers Row
1.98 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.78 mi · 5%
Front Street
1.72 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leominster
00h 28m from Worcester
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Leominster and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

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Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 2.9 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leominster.

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
BUS

Nashua, NH

36 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

51 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Pepperell. Straight-line distance: 29.93 mi (48.16 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Pepperell

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population12,043
Coordinates42.6659200, -71.5884000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Pepperell (-71.5884, 42.66592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.43
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Pepperell. The current time is 04:10:50.

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.