How far is Worcester, MA from Southborough, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Southborough, MA is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Southborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Southborough.
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Start on Main Street
89 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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2
Turn right onto Front Street
2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square
44 m · 2 sec · Shrewsbury Street
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Exit the rotary onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Continue on Belmont Street
3157 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike
1683 ft · 43 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Belmont Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Turnpike Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto White Bagley Road
2005 ft · 57 sec · White Bagley Road
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Turn left onto Latisquama Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Latisquama Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
81 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Southborough.
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.
Turnpike Road
Continue on Turnpike Road
7.15 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Worcester and Light Rain Likely near Southborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Southborough?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Worcester and 8 miles from Southborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Worcester and Light Rain Likely near Southborough.
Stop Ideas Near Westborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Southborough. Straight-line distance: 14.51 mi (23.35 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Southborough
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 10,200 |
| Coordinates | 42.3056500, -71.5245100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southborough (-71.52451, 42.30565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.51 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
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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