Day trip from Manhattan to Worcester
Worcester lies 244 km (152 mi) north-east of Manhattan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 244 km (152 mi) apart, Worcester is a realistic day trip from Manhattan: about 3 h 58 min each way by road.
| Manhattan | Worcester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 206,518 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 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 Manhattan?
244 km (152 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Manhattan; by road roughly 298 km (185 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manhattan to Worcester by road?
About 3 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manhattan 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.