How far is Worcester, MA from Sunderland, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Sunderland, MA is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.62 mi
01h 36m
Flight
42.07 mi
67.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.07 mi
Kilometers
67.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.62 mi
Kilometers
124.92 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunderland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 10:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-19T07:13
Arrive Sunderland
Sun, Apr 19, 8:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Wilbraham
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
38.8 mi
00h 48m
To Sunderland
38.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1461 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Green Street

    1712 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    74 m · 4 sec · Vernon Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Vernon Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    993 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    22.7 mi · 26 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway

    1398 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Road

    663 ft · 15 sec · State Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sunderland Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Sunderland Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    61 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
44.2 mi · 57%
I 91 North
23 mi · 30%
Vernon Street
5.32 mi · 7%
Sunderland Road
1.85 mi · 2%
I 91
0.95 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

33 mi · 00h 38m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilbraham
00h 48m from Worcester
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Sunderland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Wilbraham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Worcester and 38.8 miles from Sunderland.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.66 one way or $21.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Sunderland.

Stop Ideas Near Wilbraham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wilbraham, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

14 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

28 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

29 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Sunderland. Straight-line distance: 42.07 mi (67.71 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sunderland

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,634
Coordinates42.4667500, -72.5787000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Sunderland (-72.5787, 42.46675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.37 L · about $10.66
Round trip
$21.32
5.48 gal · 20.74 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.66 $21.32
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.05 $24.10
Premium $4.80 $13.15 $26.30
Diesel $4.49 $12.30 $24.59

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Sunderland. The current time is 07:13:07.

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.