How far is Worcester, MA from Scituate, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Scituate, MA is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.61 mi
01h 38m
Flight
55.26 mi
88.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.26 mi
Kilometers
88.94 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.61 mi
Kilometers
115.25 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Scituate
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Needham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
35.7 mi
00h 49m
To Scituate
35.9 mi
00h 49m

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
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod

    1001 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree

    2279 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Cape Cod

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell

    1734 ft · 56 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    3226 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Webster Street

    1070 ft · 21 sec · Webster Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Cornet Stetson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Cornet Stetson Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Country Way

    89 m · 5 sec · Country Way

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Country Way

    1265 ft · 43 sec · Country Way

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Stockbridge Road

    538 ft · 14 sec · Stockbridge Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Stockbridge Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto First Parish Road

    2048 ft · 58 sec · First Parish Road

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on First Parish Road

    71 m · 7 sec · First Parish Road

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Front Street

    1180 ft · 29 sec · Front Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Allen Place

    81 m · 12 sec · Allen Place

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allen Place

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 36%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 17%
Cape Cod
10.4 mi · 14%
I 93 North
6.74 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.98 mi · 7%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
55.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Needham
00h 49m from Worcester
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Scituate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Needham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Worcester and 35.9 miles from Scituate.

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

The direct path is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.84 one way or $19.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Scituate.

Stop Ideas Near Needham

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 Needham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Cocobeet - Boston
Food stop 9.3 mi away

Cocobeet - Boston

Boston , MA
100 City Hall Plaza, Boston, MA 02108
Rating 4.4/5 198 reviews Health food restaurant,Juice shop,Raw food restaurant,Vegan restaurant
Boston's Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Boston's Old City Hall

Boston , MA
45 School St, Boston, MA 02108, United States
Rating 4.6/5 346 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Cambridge City Hall
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

Cambridge City Hall

Cambridge , MA
795 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139
Rating 4.4/5 47 reviews City Hall,City government office
Shoppers World
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Shoppers World

Framingham , MA
1 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701, United States
Rating 4.3/5 2,625 reviews Shopping mall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

11 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

15 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

15 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

16 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Scituate. Straight-line distance: 55.26 mi (88.94 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Scituate

Seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population19,047
Coordinates42.1959300, -70.7258700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Scituate (-70.72587, 42.19593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $9.84
Round trip
$19.68
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.84 $19.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.12 $22.25
Premium $4.80 $12.14 $24.28
Diesel $4.49 $11.35 $22.71

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 Scituate. The current time is 01:21:41.

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.