How far is Worcester, MA from Provincetown, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Provincetown, MA is about 149 miles (239.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84 miles (135.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.01 mi
03h 21m
Flight
84.02 mi
135.22 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.02 mi
Kilometers
135.22 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.01 mi
Kilometers
239.81 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Provincetown
Sun, May 31, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sun, May 31, 11:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-31T04:21
Arrive Provincetown
Sun, May 31, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wareham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Worcester
74.4 mi
01h 40m
To Provincetown
74.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
Provincetown Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Eastham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.3 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 6

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 6

  26. 26

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 6

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 6

  28. 28

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 6

    3177 ft · 1 min · Route 6

  30. 30

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2577 ft · 49 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Route 6

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Route 6

  32. 32

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Conwell Street

    2003 ft · 1 min · Conwell Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Bradford Street

    807 ft · 33 sec · Bradford Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Standish Street

    3 m · 1 sec · Standish Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Standish Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 46%
Mid Cape Highway
35.3 mi · 24%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
13.1 mi · 9%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 6%
Route 6
9.46 mi · 6%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 2%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
84 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wareham Center
01h 40m from Worcester
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Worcester and Sunny near Provincetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 149 miles (239.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wareham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Worcester and 74.6 miles from Provincetown.

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

The direct path is about 84 miles (135.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.46 one way or $40.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wareham Center

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

58 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

60 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

South Station

70 mi away
2 South Station
RAIL

Back Bay station

71 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Provincetown. Straight-line distance: 84.02 mi (135.22 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Provincetown

Town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,957
Coordinates42.0529500, -70.1864000
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Provincetown (-70.1864, 42.05295)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.9 L · about $20.46
Round trip
$40.92
10.52 gal · 39.8 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.46 $40.92
Mid-grade $4.40 $23.13 $46.26
Premium $4.80 $25.24 $50.49
Diesel $4.49 $23.61 $47.21

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Provincetown. The current time is 04:21:15.

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.