Hartford to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

56.4 miles 90.7 km · straight line
73.3 miles estimated 117.9 km · driving distance
1h 28min estimated drive time
$7 - $9 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
52° NE bearing direction

How far is Hartford from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Hartford to Worcester, Massachusetts is 56.4 miles (90.7 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located NE of Hartford. By car, the driving distance is approximately 73.3 miles, taking about 1h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Hartford in Connecticut and Worcester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hartford and Worcester, Massachusetts. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hartford to Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 28min $7 - $9 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 46min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Hartford & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Hartford
41.77°N, 72.67°W
America/New_York
18m 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 19 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 441.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients