Day trip from New York City to Worcester
Worcester lies 252 km (156 mi) north-east of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 252 km (156 mi) apart, Worcester is a realistic day trip from New York City: about 4 h 6 min each way by road.
| New York City | Worcester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 206,518 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
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 New York City?
252 km (156 mi) in a straight line, north-east of New York City; by road roughly 307 km (191 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Worcester by road?
About 4 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City 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.