How far is Gill, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Gill, MA to Worcester, MA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.1 miles (71 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
61.63 mi
01h 16m
Flight
44.1 mi
70.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.1 mi
Kilometers
70.97 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.63 mi
Kilometers
99.18 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Gill
Sun, Apr 19, 9:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gill
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gill
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
Petersham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Gill
28.8 mi
00h 38m
To Worcester
32.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
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 Gill and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    69 m · 12 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Gill Center Road

    647 ft · 14 sec · Gill Center Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    1510 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Gulf Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Gulf Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  11. 11

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

    2445 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    46 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2815 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Daniel Shays Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Petersham Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

  16. 16

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  18. 18

    Continue on West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    858 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1319 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gill 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pleasant Street
6.97 mi · 11%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 10%
Mohawk Trail
4.58 mi · 7%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 7%
New Salem Road
4.29 mi · 7%
Gulf Road
4.28 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Street

Continue on Pleasant Street

6.81 mi · 00h 12m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
44.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersham
00h 38m from Gill
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gill 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 Gill to Worcester?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Petersham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Gill and 32.8 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 44.1 miles (71 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gill and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Petersham

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

29 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

36 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gill and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 44.1 mi (70.97 km).

Gill

#1 Gill

Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Population1,473
Coordinates42.6403600, -72.4995300
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-72.499645, 42.640367)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.44
Round trip
$16.88
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.44 $16.88
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.54 $19.08
Premium $4.80 $10.41 $20.83
Diesel $4.49 $9.74 $19.48

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 Gill and Worcester. The current time is 06:56:22.

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.