How far is Granby, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Granby, MA to Worcester, MA is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
51.25 mi
00h 57m
Flight
36.51 mi
58.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.51 mi
Kilometers
58.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.25 mi
Kilometers
82.48 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Tue, May 5, 12:13 AM EDT
Return by in Granby
Tue, May 5, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Granby
2026-05-04T23:15
Arrive Worcester
Tue, May 5, 12:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Granby
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
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Granby
25.2 mi
00h 28m
To Worcester
26.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Street

    810 ft · 29 sec · State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ferry Hill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ferry Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fuller Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fuller Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rood Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rood Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    755 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    34.7 mi · 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2031 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    794 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

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

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  21. 21

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

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Granby 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
34.7 mi · 68%
I 290
5.41 mi · 11%
East Street
2.41 mi · 5%
Center Street
1.72 mi · 3%
Fuller Street
1.4 mi · 3%
Rood Street
1.06 mi · 2%
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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.8 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
00h 28m from Granby
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Granby and Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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 25.2 miles from Granby and 26.1 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Granby and Sunny 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 Granby and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 36.51 mi (58.76 km).

Granby

#1 Granby

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,262
Coordinates42.2564800, -72.5162000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: State Street (-72.516591, 42.256587)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.85 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.08
3.62 gal · 13.7 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.04 $14.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.96 $15.92
Premium $4.80 $8.69 $17.37
Diesel $4.49 $8.12 $16.25

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Granby and Worcester. The current time is 23:15:48.

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.