How far is Worcester, MA from Winchendon, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Winchendon, MA is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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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 Winchendon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Winchendon.
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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
1421 ft · 31 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3247 ft · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
788 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
1897 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
1683 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail
4.8 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North
11 m · 1 sec · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North
2.9 mi · 6 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Continue on Worcester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Hager Park Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hager Park Road
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Continue on State Road East
1182 ft · 26 sec · State Road East
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Take the ramp left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Winchendon
1527 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Main Street
6.1 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Gardner Road
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gardner Road
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Continue on Spring Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Central Street
2359 ft · 42 sec · Central Street
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Turn right
40 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right
7 m · 2 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 Winchendon.
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.
I 190 North
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8.37 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
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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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchendon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Winchendon?
The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Worcester and 18.5 miles from Winchendon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.10 one way or $10.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchendon.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Winchendon. Straight-line distance: 31.75 mi (51.1 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winchendon
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.6862000, -72.0439700 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchendon (-72.04397, 42.6862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.29 | $12.57 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
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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