How far is Becket, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Becket, MA to Worcester, MA is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Becket and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Becket and Worcester.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Street
35 m · 7 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
6.4 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue on Chester Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Chester Road
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Continue on Route 20
8 mi · 11 min · Route 20
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Continue on Russell Road
975 ft · 28 sec · Russell Road
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Turn left onto Worthington Road
1016 ft · 28 sec · Worthington Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1269 ft · 25 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Worthington Road
1 mi · 2 min · Worthington Road
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Turn right onto Montgomery Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on Main Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Road
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Continue on Montgomery Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Montgomery Road
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Continue on Montgomery Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Street
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Turn left onto Notre Dame Street
2619 ft · 59 sec · Notre Dame Street
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Turn left onto North Elm Street
2563 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street
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Turn right
577 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Friendlys Way
108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way
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Continue straight
785 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right
1454 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
49.1 mi · 57 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
2031 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
794 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
1246 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Vernon Street
129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
62 m · 3 sec · Green Street
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Exit the rotary onto Green Street
1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
41 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Becket and Worcester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
49.1 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Becket and Partly Sunny near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Becket to Worcester?
The road trip is about 97.4 miles (156.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Becket and 53.7 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.38 one way or $26.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Becket and Partly Sunny near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Ludlow
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ludlow.
Springfield Union Station
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Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Becket and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 65.62 mi (105.61 km).
#1 Becket
Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, USA
| Population | 1,707 |
| Coordinates | 42.3320300, -73.0828800 |
| Altitude | 366 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $13.38 | $26.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.13 | $30.25 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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