Columbus, Ohio to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

603.7 miles 971.5 km · straight line
724.9 miles actual route 1166.6 km · driving distance
13h 49min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
71° ENE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Worcester, Massachusetts is 603.7 miles (971.5 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located ENE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 724.9 miles, taking about 13h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Ohio in Ohio and Worcester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Worcester, Massachusetts. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 49min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 35min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~17h 58min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Worcester, Massachusetts
42.26°N, 71.80°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM