How far is Wrentham, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Wrentham, MA to Worcester, MA is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.8 miles (44.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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
44.33 mi
00h 46m
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
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.35 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Fri, Apr 10, 4:33 PM EDT
Return by in Wrentham
Fri, Apr 10, 5:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wrentham
2026-04-10T15:47
Arrive Worcester
Fri, Apr 10, 4:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wrentham
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 Wrentham
18.6 mi
00h 23m
To Worcester
25.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
36°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 North

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    21.9 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wrentham 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
22.1 mi · 50%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 11%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 9%
South Street
2.09 mi · 5%
Shrewsbury Street
1.49 mi · 3%
Belmont Street
1.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

21.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
27.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
00h 23m from Wrentham
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Wrentham and Partly Cloudy near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 18.6 miles from Wrentham and 25.7 miles from Worcester.

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 16.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.07 one way or $12.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Wrentham and Partly Cloudy near Worcester.

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 Wrentham and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 27.8 mi (44.74 km).

Wrentham

#1 Wrentham

Town in Massachusetts

Population12,083
Coordinates42.0667700, -71.3281100
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: South Street (-71.328018, 42.066717)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.07
Round trip
$12.14
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.07 $12.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.86 $13.72
Premium $4.80 $7.49 $14.97
Diesel $4.49 $7.00 $14.00

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Wrentham and Worcester. The current time is 15:47:41.

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.