Day trip from Cambridge to Worcester
Worcester lies 59 km (36 mi) west of Cambridge, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 59 km (36 mi) apart, Worcester is a realistic day trip from Cambridge: about 57 min each way by road.
| Cambridge | Worcester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 110,402 | 206,518 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 02138–02238 | 01601–01655 |
What to see in Worcester
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester Public Library | 707,913 | 2016 |
The busiest is Worcester Public Library at 707,913 visitors in 2016. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Worcester
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Staying in Worcester
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Common questions
How far is Worcester from Cambridge?
59 km (36 mi) in a straight line, west of Cambridge; by road roughly 72 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Worcester by road?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cambridge and Worcester?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.