How far is Worcester, MA from Wilmington, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Wilmington, MA is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Wilmington.
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Start on Main Street
3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lincoln Street
2057 ft · 43 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290: Marlboro
1163 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
11.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 495 North: Lowell
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
27 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 38: Lowell, Tewksbury
1125 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Main Street
7.8 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Wilmington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 North
Merge slight left
27 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.8 miles from Worcester and 24.8 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.6 miles (60.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near Boxborough
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 Boxborough.
Framingham station
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 37.59 mi (60.5 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilmington
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 23,287 |
| Coordinates | 42.5464800, -71.1736700 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmington (-71.17367, 42.54648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.81 | $13.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.69 | $15.39 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.85 | $15.71 |
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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