How far is Boston, MA from Worcester, MA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Boston and Worcester is 38.51 miles (61.98 km).

Flight distance from Boston, MA to Worcester, MA is 38.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Boston, Massachusetts to Worcester, Massachusetts is: 46.9 miles (75.48 km) by car.

Driving from Boston to Worcester will take approximately 00 hours 52 minutes.

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#1 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area. It is located on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Massachusetts. Boston is a major center for education and is home to Harvard University and the Boston Celtics basketball team.

Population 691531
GPS Coordinates 42°21'30"N 71°3'35"W
Latitude 42.3584300
Longitude -71.0597700
Altitude 14
Country United States
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#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts. It is located in the central part of the state. Worcester is known for its many colleges and universities, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Worcester Art Museum and the Higgins Armory Museum.

Population 184570
GPS Coordinates 42°15'45"N 71°48'8"W
Latitude 42.2625900
Longitude -71.8022900
Altitude 147
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Boston and Worcester

The distance between Boston and Worcester is 75 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Boston and Worcester. The current time is 18:23:26.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 33 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 10 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 56 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 46 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 40 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 35 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.27 liters (1.66 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Boston and Worcester.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Boston to Worcester is $5.94 (diesel $7.43).

Massachusetts gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.59 $4.16 $4.5 $4.49
Total $5.94 $6.88 $7.44 $7.43

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Massachusetts ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.591 (Diesel $4.488) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Boston and Worcester (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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