How far is Worcester, MA from Woodstock, CT?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Woodstock, CT is about 31 miles (49.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Massachusetts, US
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Woodstock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Woodstock.
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Start on Main Street
41 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1461 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Green Street
1712 ft · 35 sec · Green Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
74 m · 4 sec · Vernon Street
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Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street
45 m · 3 sec · Vernon Street
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Take the ramp slight right
993 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
19.1 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Providence, Putnam
1949 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto School Street
1.5 km · 1 min · School Street
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Turn right onto Providence Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Providence Street
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Continue on Woodstock Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodstock Avenue
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Continue on Somers Turnpike
1.5 mi · 3 min · Somers Turnpike
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Continue on Route 169
1.4 mi · 3 min · Route 169
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Route 169
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Woodstock.
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.
Vernon Street
Continue straight
19.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Woodstock?
The road trip is about 31 miles (49.9 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Webster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Worcester and 15.5 miles from Woodstock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.4 miles (37.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.71 one way or $9.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Partly Sunny near Woodstock.
Stop Ideas Near Webster
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 Webster.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Woodstock. Straight-line distance: 23.42 mi (37.69 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodstock
Town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States
| Population | 7,834 |
| Coordinates | 41.9484300, -71.9739600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodstock (-71.97396, 41.94843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.32 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $5.38 | $10.77 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.89 | $13.79 |
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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