New Haven, Connecticut to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

87.8 miles 141.3 km · straight line
109.7 miles estimated 176.6 km · driving distance
2h 12min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
41° NE bearing direction

How far is New Haven, Connecticut from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from New Haven, Connecticut to Worcester, Massachusetts is 87.8 miles (141.3 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located NE of New Haven, Connecticut. By car, the driving distance is approximately 109.7 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — New Haven, Connecticut 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 New Haven, Connecticut 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 New Haven, Connecticut to Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 12min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 38min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 5min $13–$38* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Haven, Connecticut & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

New Haven, Connecticut
41.31°N, 72.93°W
America/New_York
5m 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 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 283.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients