How far is Goshen, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Goshen, MA to Worcester, MA is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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
79.82 mi
01h 30m
Flight
52.38 mi
84.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.38 mi
Kilometers
84.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.82 mi
Kilometers
128.46 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Sat, Apr 18, 8:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-04-18T05:07
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 6:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
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
Wilbraham
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Goshen
38.9 mi
00h 45m
To Worcester
40.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Goshen and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1665 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Berkshire Trail East

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Berkshire Trail East

  3. 3

    Continue on Goshen Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Goshen Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Williams Street

    1882 ft · 54 sec · Williams Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Locust Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto New South Street

    556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Street

    551 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  15. 15

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

    2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road

    689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.9 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    2031 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

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

    794 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

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

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  34. 34

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

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goshen 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
35 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
43.9 mi · 55%
Mount Tom Road
11.2 mi · 14%
I 290
5.41 mi · 7%
Main Street
3.06 mi · 4%
Goshen Road
2.61 mi · 3%
Berkshire Trail East
1.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
52.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilbraham
00h 45m from Goshen
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Goshen 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 Goshen to Worcester?

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Wilbraham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.9 miles from Goshen and 40.9 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Goshen and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Wilbraham

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

14 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

28 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

29 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 52.38 mi (84.3 km).

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#1 Goshen

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,057
Coordinates42.4403600, -72.7995400
Altitude440
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.799687, 42.440328)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.40 $24.80
Premium $4.80 $13.53 $27.07
Diesel $4.49 $12.66 $25.31

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 Goshen and Worcester. The current time is 05:07:39.

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.