How far is Buckland, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Buckland, MA to Worcester, MA is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.42 mi
01h 38m
Flight
55.36 mi
89.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.36 mi
Kilometers
89.1 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.42 mi
Kilometers
129.43 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Buckland
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckland
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckland
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
New Salem
MA

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

From Buckland
37.2 mi
00h 49m
To Worcester
43.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph S
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charlemont Road

    54 m · 9 sec · Charlemont Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Upper Street

    1887 ft · 41 sec · Upper Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ashfield Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ashfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Connector Road

    1038 ft · 29 sec · Connector Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    10 mi · 15 min · Mohawk Trail

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    975 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    19.4 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester

    2445 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn right

    46 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2815 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Daniel Shays Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Petersham Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

  14. 14

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    858 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1319 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 East
19.4 mi · 24%
Mohawk Trail
12.5 mi · 16%
Pleasant Street
6.97 mi · 9%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 8%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 6%
New Salem Road
4.29 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

MA 2 East

Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

19.4 mi · 00h 31m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
55.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Salem
00h 49m from Buckland
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Buckland and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.4 miles (129.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

New Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Buckland and 43.2 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Buckland and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near New Salem

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Salem, 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 New Salem.

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

21 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

24 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
10 Vernon Rd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckland and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 55.36 mi (89.1 km).

Buckland

#1 Buckland

City in Alaska, USA

Population1,851
Coordinates42.5923100, -72.7917600
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Charlemont Road (-72.791579, 42.592541)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.74 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.68 gal · 21.48 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.49 $24.97
Premium $4.80 $13.63 $27.26
Diesel $4.49 $12.75 $25.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckland and Worcester. The current time is 23:40:46.

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.