How far is Worcester, MA from Wrentham, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Wrentham, MA is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
37.96 mi
00h 49m
Flight
27.8 mi
44.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.8 mi
Kilometers
44.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.96 mi
Kilometers
61.09 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wrentham
Tue, May 26, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Tue, May 26, 1:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-26T00:11
Arrive Wrentham
Tue, May 26, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Hopkinton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
19 mi
00h 24m
To Wrentham
19 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A: Wrentham, Plainville

    757 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 1A North: Wrentham, Norfolk

    88 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
20.2 mi · 53%
Massachusetts Turnpike
9.49 mi · 25%
Grafton Street
3.64 mi · 10%
South Street
2.33 mi · 6%
Grafton Road
1.4 mi · 4%
Front Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

19.5 mi · 00h 22m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 24m from Worcester
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Worcester and Mostly Cloudy near Wrentham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Worcester and 19 miles from Wrentham.

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

The direct path is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.21 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny around Worcester and Mostly Cloudy near Wrentham.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopkinton, 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 Hopkinton.

RAIL

Framingham station

10 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Wrentham. Straight-line distance: 27.8 mi (44.74 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wrentham

Town in Massachusetts

Population12,083
Coordinates42.0667700, -71.3281100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Wrentham (-71.32811, 42.06677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.21
Round trip
$10.43
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.21 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.89 $11.78
Premium $4.80 $6.43 $12.86
Diesel $4.49 $6.01 $12.03

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Wrentham. The current time is 00:11:50.

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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.