How far is Blandford, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Blandford, MA to Worcester, MA is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.15 mi
01h 18m
Flight
57.84 mi
93.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.84 mi
Kilometers
93.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.15 mi
Kilometers
112.89 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Blandford
Sun, Apr 19, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blandford
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blandford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Blandford
34.5 mi
00h 39m
To Worcester
35.5 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Blandford Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Sunday
Using Russell as the closest live forecast in the Hampden County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blandford and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blandford and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Woronoco Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Woronoco Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Blandford Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Blandford Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    734 ft · 27 sec · Maple Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Orange Street

    85 m · 15 sec · Orange Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    105 m · 12 sec · Elm Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Union Avenue

    2157 ft · 1 min · Union Avenue

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Elm Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Elm Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    577 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Friendlys Way

    108 m · 12 sec · Friendlys Way

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    785 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    49.1 mi · 57 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    2031 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290

    794 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blandford and Worcester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
49.1 mi · 70%
I 290
5.41 mi · 8%
Blandford Road
2.76 mi · 4%
Woronoco Road
1.66 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.84 mi · 1%
North Elm Street
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
57.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 39m from Blandford
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Blandford and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blandford to Worcester?

The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Blandford and 35.5 miles from Worcester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 57.8 miles (93.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Blandford and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palmer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmer.

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blandford and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 57.84 mi (93.09 km).

Blandford

#1 Blandford

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,249
Coordinates42.1806500, -72.9273200
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.927435, 42.180449)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.37 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.29
4.96 gal · 18.74 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.65 $19.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.90 $21.81
Premium $4.80 $11.90 $23.80
Diesel $4.49 $11.13 $22.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blandford and Worcester. The current time is 06:57:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.