How far is East Longmeadow, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from East Longmeadow, MA to Worcester, MA is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.9 mi
01h 03m
Flight
38.87 mi
62.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.87 mi
Kilometers
62.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.9 mi
Kilometers
80.3 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM EDT
Return by in East Longmeadow
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Longmeadow
2026-04-18T09:43
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 10:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Longmeadow
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From East Longmeadow
25.3 mi
00h 31m
To Worcester
24.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Longmeadow and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Street

    16 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Somers Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Somers Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Center Square

    8 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto North Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Elm Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Cooley Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Cooley Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Parker Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Parker Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    135 m · 19 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Ludlow Avenue

    668 ft · 25 sec · Ludlow Avenue

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · Center Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    755 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.7 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    2031 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

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

    794 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

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

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  24. 24

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

    41 m · 2 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 East Longmeadow 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.7 mi · 69%
I 290
5.41 mi · 11%
Parker Street
3.77 mi · 8%
Center Street
1.86 mi · 4%
Elm Street
1.53 mi · 3%
Cooley Street
1.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

34.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
00h 31m from East Longmeadow
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Longmeadow and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Longmeadow to Worcester?

The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.3 miles from East Longmeadow and 24.6 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Longmeadow and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

38 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Longmeadow and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 38.87 mi (62.55 km).

East Longmeadow

#1 East Longmeadow

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,093
Coordinates42.0645400, -72.5125900
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Street (-72.512603, 42.064648)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.66 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.69
3.52 gal · 13.32 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.85 $13.69
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.74 $15.48
Premium $4.80 $8.45 $16.89
Diesel $4.49 $7.90 $15.80

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between East Longmeadow and Worcester. The current time is 09:43:55.

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.