How far is Worcester, MA from Truro, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Truro, MA is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Truro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Truro.
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Start on Main Street
89 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square
7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street
1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight left
2974 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
1119 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
57 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary
648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector
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Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector
3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector
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Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector
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Take the exit straight
1814 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway
35.3 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary
148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Highway
2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway
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Continue on Route 6
1.3 km · 1 min · Route 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Route 6
5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 6
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Take the exit slight right
115 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto North Pamet Road
115 m · 22 sec · North Pamet Road
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Continue on South Pamet Road
153 m · 22 sec · South Pamet Road
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Turn right onto Old Route 6A
66 m · 12 sec · Old Route 6A
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 6A
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Truro.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
57 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Rain Showers near Truro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Truro?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 03h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Wareham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Worcester and 69.5 miles from Truro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.06 one way or $38.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Worcester and Rain Showers near Truro.
Stop Ideas Near West Wareham
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 Wareham.
Providence station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Truro. Straight-line distance: 91.71 mi (147.59 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Truro
Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, comprising two villages: Truro and North Truro
| Population | 2,007 |
| Coordinates | 41.9934400, -70.0497500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Truro (-70.04975, 41.99344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $21.55 | $43.09 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $23.52 | $47.03 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
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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