How far is Worcester, MA from West Brookfield, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to West Brookfield, MA is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.4 mi
00h 40m
Flight
17.44 mi
28.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.44 mi
Kilometers
28.06 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.4 mi
Kilometers
32.83 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Brookfield
Wed, Apr 15, 6:24 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 7:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-15T17:43
Arrive West Brookfield
Wed, Apr 15, 6:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Spencer
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
10.2 mi
00h 20m
To West Brookfield
10.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and West Brookfield.

  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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    27 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    79 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    18 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
10.5 mi · 52%
Main Street
5.63 mi · 28%
West Main Street
2.72 mi · 13%
South Maple Street
1.12 mi · 5%
Post Road
0.33 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.05 mi
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
17.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spencer
00h 20m from Worcester
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Brookfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to West Brookfield?

The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spencer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.2 miles from Worcester and 10.2 miles from West Brookfield.

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

The direct path is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Brookfield.

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 West Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 17.44 mi (28.06 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
West Brookfield

#2 West Brookfield

Town in Massachusetts

Population3,713
Coordinates42.2353700, -72.1411900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: West Brookfield (-72.14119, 42.23537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.72 gal
2.72 L · about $2.80
Round trip
$5.60
1.44 gal · 5.44 L
Estimated CO2
6.4 kg one way
Round trip: 12.8 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.80 $5.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.17 $6.33
Premium $4.80 $3.46 $6.91
Diesel $4.49 $3.23 $6.46

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and West Brookfield. The current time is 17:43:41.

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.