How far is Greenfield, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Greenfield, MA to Worcester, MA is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
65.07 mi
01h 21m
Flight
46.45 mi
74.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.45 mi
Kilometers
74.75 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.07 mi
Kilometers
104.72 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Greenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenfield
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Worcester
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenfield
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 Greenfield
29.6 mi
00h 40m
To Worcester
35.4 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    62 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Federal Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Bernardston Road

    1349 ft · 23 sec · Bernardston Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1590 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    18.4 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

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

    2445 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    46 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2815 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Daniel Shays Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Petersham Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

  11. 11

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    858 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1319 ft · 30 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 Greenfield 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bernardston Road
18.9 mi · 29%
Pleasant Street
6.97 mi · 11%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 9%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 7%
New Salem Road
4.29 mi · 7%
West Street
3.79 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Bernardston Road

Merge slight right

18.4 mi · 00h 29m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
46.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersham
00h 40m from Greenfield
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Greenfield and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 29.6 miles from Greenfield and 35.4 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Greenfield and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers 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 Greenfield and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 46.45 mi (74.75 km).

Greenfield

#1 Greenfield

City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County

Population17,241
Coordinates42.5875900, -72.5995300
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-72.599493, 42.587739)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.69 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.89
4.6 gal · 17.38 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.95 $17.89
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.11 $20.23
Premium $4.80 $11.04 $22.08
Diesel $4.49 $10.32 $20.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenfield and Worcester. The current time is 22:35:35.

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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.