How far is Worcester, MA from South Lancaster, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to South Lancaster, MA is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and South Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and South Lancaster.
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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
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12: Sterling, Clinton
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
139 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Leominster Road
1508 ft · 29 sec · Leominster Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Chocksett Road
55 m · 3 sec · Chocksett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chocksett Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chocksett Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Chocksett Road
81 m · 12 sec · Chocksett Road
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Turn slight left onto Clinton Road
2786 ft · 48 sec · Clinton Road
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Continue on Sterling Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sterling Street
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Turn left onto Deershorn Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Deershorn Road
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Continue on Sterling Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Sterling Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
634 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Prescott Street
645 ft · 29 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
89 m · 13 sec · Orchard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and South Lancaster.
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
Continue straight
13.1 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog leaving Worcester and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near South Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to South Lancaster?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Boylston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Worcester and 10.3 miles from South Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog around Worcester and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near South Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near West Boylston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Worcester City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Boylston.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and South Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 13.88 mi (22.34 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Lancaster
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 1,894 |
| Coordinates | 42.4445400, -71.6870100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lancaster (-71.68701, 42.44454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.17 | $6.33 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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