How far is Worcester, MA from Royalston, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Royalston, MA is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 01h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Royalston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Royalston.
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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
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
1683 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail
4.8 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North
11 m · 1 sec · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North
2.9 mi · 6 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Continue on Worcester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Hager Park Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hager Park Road
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Continue on State Road East
1182 ft · 26 sec · State Road East
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Take the ramp left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon
1527 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road
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Continue on Spring Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Front Street
1027 ft · 21 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
1.5 km · 1 min · River Street
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Continue on River Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · River Street
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Continue on Winchendon Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Winchendon Road
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Continue on Brown Road
1440 ft · 31 sec · Brown Road
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Turn right onto South Royalston Road
1.4 km · 2 min · South Royalston Road
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Continue on On the Common
647 ft · 22 sec · On the Common
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · On the Common
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Royalston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 190 North
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8.37 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royalston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Royalston?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Westminster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Worcester and 22.4 miles from Royalston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royalston.
Stop Ideas Near Westminster
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 Westminster.
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Framingham station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Royalston. Straight-line distance: 34.76 mi (55.94 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royalston
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 1,278 |
| Coordinates | 42.6775900, -72.1878600 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royalston (-72.18786, 42.67759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.95 | $13.89 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
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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