Washington DC to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

359.3 miles 578.2 km · straight line
400.7 miles actual route 644.8 km · driving distance
8h 28min estimated drive time
$39 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Washington DC from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Washington DC to Worcester, Massachusetts is 359.3 miles (578.2 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located NE of Washington DC. By car, the driving distance is approximately 400.7 miles, taking about 8h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Washington DC in District of Columbia and Worcester, Massachusetts in Massachusetts.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC to Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 28min $39 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 10min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~8h 3min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Washington DC & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m 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 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM