How far is Worcester, MA from Sterling, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Sterling, MA is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Sterling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Sterling.
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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
1863 ft · 34 sec · Redemption Rock Trail
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Turn right onto Dana Hill Road
2401 ft · 59 sec · Dana Hill Road
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Continue on Muddy Pond Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Muddy Pond Road
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Continue on Greenland Road
1023 ft · 25 sec · Greenland Road
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Turn straight onto Worcester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Main Street
664 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
17 m · 2 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Sterling.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Mostly Clear near Sterling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Sterling?
The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 7.2 miles from Worcester and 7.2 miles from Sterling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Mostly Clear near Sterling.
Stop Ideas Near West Boylston
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 West Boylston.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Sterling. Straight-line distance: 12.28 mi (19.76 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sterling
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 8,166 |
| Coordinates | 42.4375900, -71.7606300 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sterling (-71.76063, 42.43759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
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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