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

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to West Wareham, MA is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
72.38 mi
01h 29m
Flight
62.67 mi
100.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.67 mi
Kilometers
100.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.38 mi
Kilometers
116.49 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Wareham
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-19T07:51
Arrive West Wareham
Sun, Apr 19, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Wrentham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
36.2 mi
00h 44m
To West Wareham
36.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
West Wareham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
52°F
Sunday
Using Wareham Center as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 58 North: Carver, Plymouth

    1074 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 58 North: Carver Plymouth

    109 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    2930 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
55.3 mi · 76%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 13%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 5%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.14 mi · 2%
Front Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

54.5 mi · 01h 03m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wrentham
00h 44m from Worcester
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near West Wareham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.4 miles (116.5 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Wrentham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Worcester and 36.2 miles from West Wareham.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near West Wareham.

Stop Ideas Near Wrentham

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

21 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

24 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

28 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

37 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and West Wareham. Straight-line distance: 62.67 mi (100.85 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 West Wareham

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population2,064
Coordinates41.7898300, -70.7603100
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: West Wareham (-70.76031, 41.78983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.67 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.1 gal · 19.34 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.21 $22.42
Premium $4.80 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $4.49 $11.44 $22.89

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and West Wareham. The current time is 07:51:25.

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.