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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.94 mi
03h 07m
Flight
91.71 mi
147.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.71 mi
Kilometers
147.59 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.94 mi
Kilometers
223.6 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Truro
Thu, May 14, 9:04 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, May 14, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-14T05:57
Arrive Truro
Thu, May 14, 9:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Wareham
MA

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

From Worcester
69.4 mi
01h 33m
To Truro
69.5 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
Truro Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Thursday
Using Eastham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    2166 ft · 51 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square

    7 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit right

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2974 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.3 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 6

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 6

  26. 26

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 6

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Route 6

  28. 28

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right

    115 m · 15 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Pamet Road

    115 m · 22 sec · North Pamet Road

  31. 31

    Continue on South Pamet Road

    153 m · 22 sec · South Pamet Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Old Route 6A

    66 m · 12 sec · Old Route 6A

  33. 33

    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.

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 49%
Mid Cape Highway
35.3 mi · 25%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 7%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 5%
Route 6
5.96 mi · 4%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Wareham
01h 33m from Worcester
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Wareham, 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 West Wareham.

RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

67 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

67 mi away
2 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).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Truro

Town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, comprising two villages: Truro and North Truro

Population2,007
Coordinates41.9934400, -70.0497500
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Truro (-70.04975, 41.99344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.56 L · about $19.06
Round trip
$38.12
9.8 gal · 37.12 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Truro. The current time is 05:57:34.

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.