How far is Chatham, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Chatham, MA to Worcester, MA is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.78 mi
02h 12m
Flight
102.79 mi
165.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.79 mi
Kilometers
165.43 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.78 mi
Kilometers
200.82 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatham
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatham
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
Middleborough
MA

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

From Chatham
60.4 mi
01h 06m
To Worcester
64.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Chatham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
47°F
Wednesday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 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 Chatham and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    623 ft · 13 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Old Queen Anne Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Queen Anne Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Old Queen Anne Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Queen Anne Road

    1 km · 1 min · Queen Anne Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Queen Anne Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Queen Anne Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Queen Anne Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Queen Anne Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pleasant Lake Avenue

    1586 ft · 39 sec · Pleasant Lake Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1267 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    26.8 mi · 37 min · Mid Cape Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    59.5 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester

    2120 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Belmont Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Boston Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Boston Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike

    1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike

  26. 26

    Continue on Belmont Street

    3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    51 m · 3 sec · Front Street

  29. 29

    Exit the rotary onto Front Street

    130 m · 11 sec · Front Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Foster Street

    2007 ft · 45 sec · Foster Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    870 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
70.1 mi · 56%
Mid Cape Highway
27 mi · 22%
Turnpike Road
4.79 mi · 4%
Boston Turnpike
4.09 mi · 3%
Sandwich Road
3.05 mi · 2%
Queen Anne Road
3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

59.5 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
102.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleborough
01h 06m from Chatham
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Chatham 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 Chatham to Worcester?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Middleborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Chatham and 64.4 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Chatham and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Middleborough

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

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

RAIL

Route 128 station

40 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

42 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Back Bay station

52 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.
RAIL

South Station

52 mi away
2 South Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 102.79 mi (165.43 km).

Chatham

#1 Chatham

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population5,994
Coordinates41.6820600, -69.9597400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-69.959641, 41.682173)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.67 L · about $17.12
Round trip
$34.23
8.8 gal · 33.34 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.12 $34.23
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.35 $38.69
Premium $4.80 $21.12 $42.23
Diesel $4.49 $19.75 $39.49

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 Chatham and Worcester. The current time is 23:40:41.

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.