How far is Worthington, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Worthington, MA to Worcester, MA is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.53 mi
01h 35m
Flight
58.63 mi
94.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.63 mi
Kilometers
94.36 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.53 mi
Kilometers
132.82 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worthington
40.4 mi
00h 47m
To Worcester
42.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Huntington Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Huntington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Worthington Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Worthington Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Montgomery Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Road

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Montgomery Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Montgomery Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Notre Dame Street

    2619 ft · 59 sec · Notre Dame Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Elm Street

    2563 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    49.1 mi · 57 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    2031 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290

    794 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
49.1 mi · 60%
Worthington Road
7.05 mi · 9%
I 290
5.41 mi · 7%
Main Road
5.2 mi · 6%
Huntington Road
5.01 mi · 6%
Montgomery Road
4.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

49.1 mi · 00h 57m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
00h 47m from Worthington
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Worthington and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from Worthington and 42.1 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Worthington and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

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

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Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worthington and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 58.63 mi (94.36 km).

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#1 Worthington

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,176
Coordinates42.3973100, -72.9356500
Altitude445
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington Road (-72.936063, 42.397227)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.02 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.64
5.82 gal · 22.04 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.32 $22.64
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.80 $25.59
Premium $4.80 $13.97 $27.93
Diesel $4.49 $13.06 $26.12

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 Worthington and Worcester. The current time is 23:07:50.

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.