How far is Worcester, MA from Westwood, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Westwood, MA is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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
43.18 mi
00h 57m
Flight
29.75 mi
47.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.75 mi
Kilometers
47.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.18 mi
Kilometers
69.49 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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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 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-19T00:04
Arrive Westwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Framingham Center
MA

A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.

From Worcester
21.6 mi
00h 28m
To Westwood
21.6 mi
00h 28m

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
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    2166 ft · 50 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 · 46 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 · 4 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

    26.1 mi · 30 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 109 West: Westwood

    1742 ft · 50 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto High Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · High Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Pond Street

    1597 ft · 49 sec · Pond Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Crouse Avenue

    73 m · 11 sec · Crouse Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crouse Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 60%
Yankee Division Highway
7.87 mi · 18%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 8%
High Street
1.95 mi · 5%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 3%
I 95
0.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

26.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 28m from Worcester
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Chance Rain Showers near Westwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Worcester and 21.6 miles from Westwood.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worcester and Chance Rain Showers near Westwood.

Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

3 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

26 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

30 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Westwood. Straight-line distance: 29.75 mi (47.87 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Westwood

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population16,384
Coordinates42.2139900, -71.2245000
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Westwood (-71.2245, 42.21399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.83
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.91 $11.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.68 $13.37
Premium $4.80 $7.29 $14.59
Diesel $4.49 $6.82 $13.64

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 Westwood. The current time is 00:04:32.

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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.