How far is Worcester, MA from Whitinsville, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Whitinsville, MA is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Whitinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Whitinsville.
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Start on Main Street
965 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Myrtle Street
80 m · 15 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto Southbridge Street
2451 ft · 1 min · Southbridge Street
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Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
3131 ft · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
4.3 mi · 6 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Purgatory Road, Northbridge
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
69 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Purgatory Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Purgatory Road
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
3136 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Hill Street
76 m · 13 sec · Hill Street
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Turn left
75 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Whitinsville.
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.
Worcester Providence Turnpike
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
4.34 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Whitinsville?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Worcester and 7.1 miles from Whitinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Whitinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Whitinsville. Straight-line distance: 12.57 mi (20.23 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitinsville
Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 6,704 |
| Coordinates | 42.1112100, -71.6661800 |
| Altitude | 98 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitinsville (-71.66618, 42.11121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.95 | $3.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.40 | $4.80 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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