How far is Worcester, MA from Warren, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Warren, MA is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
23.74 mi
00h 45m
Flight
20.19 mi
32.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.19 mi
Kilometers
32.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.74 mi
Kilometers
38.21 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Sat, May 23, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sat, May 23, 5:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-23T15:33
Arrive Warren
Sat, May 23, 4:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Spencer
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
11.9 mi
00h 22m
To Warren
11.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Main Street

    10.5 mi · 21 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Maple Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Maple Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Post Road

    1736 ft · 42 sec · Post Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Boston Post Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Boston Post Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3187 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Parkview Street

    103 m · 15 sec · Parkview Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parkview Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
10.5 mi · 44%
Main Street
6.23 mi · 26%
West Main Street
3.82 mi · 16%
Boston Post Road
1.66 mi · 7%
South Maple Street
1.12 mi · 5%
Post Road
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

10.5 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
20.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 22m from Worcester
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Cloudy near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Worcester and 11.9 miles from Warren.

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

The direct path is about 20.2 miles (32.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Spencer

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

16 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

45 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Framingham station

47 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Warren. Straight-line distance: 20.19 mi (32.5 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Warren

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,203
Coordinates42.2125900, -72.1911900
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Warren (-72.19119, 42.21259)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.84 gal
3.17 L · about $3.27
Round trip
$6.54
1.68 gal · 6.34 L
Estimated CO2
7.5 kg one way
Round trip: 14.9 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.27 $6.54
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.69 $7.39
Premium $4.80 $4.03 $8.06
Diesel $4.49 $3.77 $7.54

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Warren. The current time is 15:33:52.

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.