How far is Worcester, MA from Pinehurst, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Pinehurst, MA is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
46.98 mi
01h 03m
Flight
34.61 mi
55.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.61 mi
Kilometers
55.7 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.98 mi
Kilometers
75.61 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Sun, Nov 8, 7:06 AM EST
Return by in Worcester
Sun, Nov 8, 8:10 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-11-08T06:03
Arrive Pinehurst
Sun, Nov 8, 7:06 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Boxborough
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Worcester
23.4 mi
00h 31m
To Pinehurst
23.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street

    2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro

    1163 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    23.3 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire, Lowell Connector

    1197 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 3 South: Burlington

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Treble Cove Road, North Billerica, Carlisle

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    51 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Treble Cove Road

    1146 ft · 32 sec · Treble Cove Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto River Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · River Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Road

    966 ft · 33 sec · Concord Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Boston Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Boston Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boston Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
24 mi · 51%
I 290
11.7 mi · 25%
US 3 South
3.55 mi · 8%
Boston Road
3.03 mi · 6%
River Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Lincoln Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

23.3 mi · 00h 27m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxborough
00h 31m from Worcester
Leave By
4:22 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Worcester and 23.5 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.84 one way or $13.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Pinehurst.

Stop Ideas Near Boxborough

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 Boxborough and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

25 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 34.61 mi (55.7 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 Pinehurst

Pinehurst is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.5292600, -71.2281100
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Pinehurst (-71.22811, 42.52926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.28 L · about $6.84
Round trip
$13.69
3.32 gal · 12.56 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $6.84 $13.69
Mid-grade $4.80 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $5.21 $8.65 $17.30
Diesel $6.28 $10.43 $20.86

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Pinehurst. The current time is 06:03:01.

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.