How far is Colrain, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Colrain, MA to Worcester, MA is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
75.86 mi
01h 33m
Flight
53.69 mi
86.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.69 mi
Kilometers
86.41 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.86 mi
Kilometers
122.09 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Colrain
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colrain
2026-04-19T05:41
Arrive Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colrain
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 Colrain
34.9 mi
00h 46m
To Worcester
40.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph W
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 Colrain and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jacksonville Road

    37 m · 4 sec · Jacksonville Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Greenfield Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Greenfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Colrain Shelburne Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Colrain Shelburne Road

  4. 4

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

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    975 ft · 13 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston

    19.4 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

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

    2445 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    46 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2815 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Daniel Shays Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Petersham Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

  13. 13

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  15. 15

    Continue on West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    858 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1319 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colrain 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
MA 2 East
19.4 mi · 26%
Pleasant Street
6.97 mi · 9%
Mohawk Trail
6.2 mi · 8%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 8%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 6%
New Salem Road
4.29 mi · 6%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Salem
00h 46m from Colrain
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Colrain 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 Colrain to Worcester?

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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 34.9 miles from Colrain and 40.9 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.43 one way or $20.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Colrain and Rain Showers Likely 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 Colrain and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 53.69 mi (86.41 km).

Colrain

#1 Colrain

City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,669
Coordinates42.6731400, -72.6967600
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville Road (-72.697006, 42.673163)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.13 L · about $10.43
Round trip
$20.85
5.36 gal · 20.26 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.43 $20.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.78 $23.57
Premium $4.80 $12.86 $25.72
Diesel $4.49 $12.03 $24.06

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 Colrain and Worcester. The current time is 05:41:53.

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.