How far is Chesterfield, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Chesterfield, MA to Worcester, MA is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
80.92 mi
01h 32m
Flight
53.74 mi
86.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.74 mi
Kilometers
86.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.92 mi
Kilometers
130.23 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, May 13, 7:51 PM EDT
Return by in Chesterfield
Wed, May 13, 9:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterfield
2026-05-13T18:19
Arrive Worcester
Wed, May 13, 7:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterfield
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 Chesterfield
36.7 mi
00h 46m
To Worcester
44.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Road

    88 m · 12 sec · Main Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Chesterfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Sylvester Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on West Farms Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Glendale Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Torrey Street

    1466 ft · 29 sec · Torrey Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Loudville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Glendale Street

    2612 ft · 55 sec · Glendale Street

  11. 11

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

    2945 ft · 52 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Union Street

    2026 ft · 35 sec · Union Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Cottage Street

    1456 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Holyoke Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Mountain Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Easthampton Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Easthampton Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    68 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Northampton Street

    2165 ft · 43 sec · Northampton Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Franklin Street

    3035 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Resnic Boulevard

    2242 ft · 50 sec · Resnic Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp straight

    1351 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls

    1515 ft · 52 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Grattan Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Grattan Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto McKinstry Avenue

    3246 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Montgomery Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Montgomery Street

  27. 27

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Take the ramp straight

    538 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2214 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    40.7 mi · 47 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  31. 31

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

    2031 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

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

    794 ft · 19 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  36. 36

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

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  38. 38

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  39. 39

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  41. 41

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

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chesterfield 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
42 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
40.7 mi · 50%
I 290
5.41 mi · 7%
Chesterfield Road
3.67 mi · 5%
East Street
3.19 mi · 4%
Easthampton Road
2.31 mi · 3%
Sylvester Road
2.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

40.7 mi · 00h 47m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 46m from Chesterfield
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 36.7 miles from Chesterfield and 44.3 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Chesterfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy 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 Chesterfield and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 53.74 mi (86.49 km).

Chesterfield

#1 Chesterfield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population1,250
Coordinates42.3917500, -72.8398200
Altitude433
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Road (-72.839828, 42.391671)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.81 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.25
5.72 gal · 21.62 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.13 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.58 $25.15
Premium $4.80 $13.73 $27.45
Diesel $4.49 $12.84 $25.67

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterfield and Worcester. The current time is 18:19:15.

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.