How far is Worcester, MA from Westminster, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Westminster, MA is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
23.3 mi
00h 36m
Flight
20.34 mi
32.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.34 mi
Kilometers
32.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.3 mi
Kilometers
37.49 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westminster
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Wed, Apr 15, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-15T03:22
Arrive Westminster
Wed, Apr 15, 3:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Sterling
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
11.6 mi
00h 18m
To Westminster
11.6 mi
00h 18m

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
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1421 ft · 31 sec · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3247 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street

    788 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

    1897 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton

    1683 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North

    11 m · 1 sec · Redemption Rock Trail North

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Redemption Rock Trail North

  14. 14

    Continue on Worcester Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Hager Park Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hager Park Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    563 ft · 25 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 190 North
8.88 mi · 38%
Redemption Rock Trail
4.81 mi · 21%
Redemption Rock Trail North
2.86 mi · 12%
Main Street
2.35 mi · 10%
Worcester Road
2.08 mi · 9%
I 290 East
0.87 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 190 North

Continue straight

8.37 mi · 00h 10m

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 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sterling
00h 18m from Worcester
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Westminster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Worcester and 11.6 miles from Westminster.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Westminster.

Stop Ideas Near Sterling

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sterling and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Worcester City Hall
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

Worcester City Hall

Worcester , MA
455 Main St UNIT 309, Worcester, MA 01608
Rating 4.5/5 79 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

City Hall

Worcester , MA
Worcester, MA 01608
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

33 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

45 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

52 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Westminster. Straight-line distance: 20.34 mi (32.74 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Westminster

Town in Massachusetts

Population8,091
Coordinates42.5459200, -71.9106300
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Westminster (-71.91063, 42.54592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.82 gal
3.11 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.38
1.64 gal · 6.22 L
Estimated CO2
7.3 kg one way
Round trip: 14.6 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.19 $6.38
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.61 $7.21
Premium $4.80 $3.94 $7.87
Diesel $4.49 $3.68 $7.36

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 Westminster. The current time is 03:22:42.

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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.