How far is Worcester, MA from Woburn, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Woburn, MA is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
47.92 mi
01h 04m
Flight
36.4 mi
58.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.4 mi
Kilometers
58.58 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.92 mi
Kilometers
77.12 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woburn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Woburn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
23.9 mi
00h 32m
To Woburn
24 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    89 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street

    2166 ft · 51 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 · 42 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 · 3 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 left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    142 m · 9 sec · Cambridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bedford Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bedford Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Winn Street

    2759 ft · 60 sec · Winn Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    66 m · 4 sec · Pleasant Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Common Street

    27 m · 10 sec · Common Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Common Street

    57 m · 3 sec · Common Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Common Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.1 mi · 54%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 25%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 8%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 3%
Bedford Road
1.36 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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Framingham Center
00h 32m from Worcester
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Light Rain Likely near Woburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 23.9 miles from Worcester and 24 miles from Woburn.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.57 one way or $13.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Light Rain Likely near Woburn.

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 Woburn. Straight-line distance: 36.4 mi (58.58 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Woburn

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population40,135
Coordinates42.4792600, -71.1522800
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Woburn (-71.15228, 42.47926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.4 L · about $6.57
Round trip
$13.15
3.38 gal · 12.8 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.57 $13.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.43 $14.86
Premium $4.80 $8.11 $16.22
Diesel $4.49 $7.58 $15.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Woburn. The current time is 22:44:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.