How far is Worcester, MA from Vineyard Haven, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.82 mi
02h 58m
Flight
83.21 mi
133.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.21 mi
Kilometers
133.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.82 mi
Kilometers
176.74 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vineyard Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Vineyard Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 9:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Raynham Center
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Worcester
54.9 mi
01h 29m
To Vineyard Haven
55 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
Vineyard Haven Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Thursday
Using Kingston as the closest live forecast in the Massachusetts weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Vineyard Haven.

  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 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road

    137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    113 m · 30 sec

  29. 29

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

    51 m · 10 sec · Water Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Union Street

    125 m · 20 sec · Union Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    31 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Church Street

    810 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Franklin Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Street

    608 ft · 20 sec · Spring Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 62%
Hero's Circle
9.62 mi · 9%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 9%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.98 mi · 7%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 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 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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
83.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raynham Center
01h 29m from Worcester
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Vineyard Haven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Vineyard Haven?

The road trip is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Raynham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Worcester and 55 miles from Vineyard Haven.

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

The direct path is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Vineyard Haven.

Stop Ideas Near Raynham Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raynham Center, 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 Raynham Center.

RAIL

Providence station

32 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

33 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

47 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

48 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Vineyard Haven. Straight-line distance: 83.21 mi (133.91 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Vineyard Haven

#2 Vineyard Haven

Census-designated place in Dukes County, Massachusetts

Population2,114
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.6036400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Vineyard Haven (-70.60364, 41.45428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.67 L · about $15.09
Round trip
$30.19
7.76 gal · 29.34 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.09 $30.19
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.80 $18.62 $37.24
Diesel $4.49 $17.41 $34.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Vineyard Haven. The current time is 06:43:42.

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.