How far is Worcester, MA from Templeton, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Templeton, MA is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Templeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Templeton.
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Start on Main Street
3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grove Street
800 ft · 18 sec · Grove Street
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Turn left onto Salisbury Street
6.2 mi · 12 min · Salisbury Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Broad Street
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Continue on East County Road
5.6 mi · 9 min · East County Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Main Street
2024 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Gardner Road
2497 ft · 54 sec · Gardner Road
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Turn left onto New Templeton Road
3 mi · 7 min · New Templeton Road
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Continue on Hubbardston Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Hubbardston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Patriots Road
58 m · 4 sec · Patriots Road
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Turn left onto Dudley Road
43 m · 4 sec · Dudley Road
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Turn right onto South Road
11 m · 1 sec · South Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Templeton.
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.
Salisbury Street
Turn left onto Salisbury Street
6.23 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Worcester and Partly Cloudy near Templeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Templeton?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Rutland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Worcester and 13.1 miles from Templeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.62 one way or $7.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Worcester and Partly Cloudy near Templeton.
Stop Ideas Near Rutland
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 Rutland.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Templeton. Straight-line distance: 24.35 mi (39.19 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Templeton
Census-designated place in California
| Population | 8,134 |
| Coordinates | 42.5556400, -72.0675800 |
| Altitude | 347 |
| Country | United States |
End: Templeton (-72.06758, 42.55564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.62 | $7.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
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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