How far is Hampden, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Hampden, MA to Worcester, MA is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hampden and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hampden and Worcester.
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Start on Chapin Road
3 m · 3 sec · Chapin Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
2455 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Scantic Road
2713 ft · 1 min · Scantic Road
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Turn left onto South Monson Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Monson Road
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Continue on Lower Hampden Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Lower Hampden Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ely Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ely Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
22 m · 5 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Monument Drive
45 m · 8 sec · Monument Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
2551 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1260 ft · 43 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Bethany Road
695 ft · 24 sec · Bethany Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
2 mi · 4 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Monson Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Monson Road
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Continue on Main Palmer Road
1069 ft · 22 sec · Main Palmer Road
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Turn slight right onto Palmer Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Main Street
1682 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
4 mi · 5 min · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Brimfield Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Brimfield Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Charlton Road
3089 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road
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Take the exit slight left
982 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
2031 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
794 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
1246 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Vernon Street
129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
62 m · 3 sec · Green Street
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Exit the rotary onto Green Street
1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street
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Continue on Franklin Street
1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
41 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hampden and Worcester.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hampden 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 Hampden to Worcester?
The road trip is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Hampden and 26.3 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hampden and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sturbridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hampden and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55 km).
#1 Hampden
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,154 |
| Coordinates | 42.0639800, -72.4134200 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 75 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $6.42 | $12.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.26 | $14.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.41 | $14.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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