How far is North Adams, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from North Adams, MA to Worcester, MA is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The third-largest city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Adams and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Adams and Worcester.
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Start on Eagle Street
886 ft · 34 sec · Eagle Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
977 ft · 44 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Curran Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Curran Memorial Highway
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Continue on Howland Avenue
1 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Street
2049 ft · 26 sec · Columbia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Columbia Street
24 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Columbia Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Columbia Street
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Continue on Park Street
1211 ft · 16 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Park Street
56 m · 4 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Center Street
819 ft · 16 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Orchard Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Orchard Street
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Continue on Savoy Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road
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Continue on Main Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Windsor Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road
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Continue on Savoy Road
3.1 mi · 6 min · Savoy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 9
4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 9
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Continue on Marine Corps League Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway
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Continue on Berkshire Trail
5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail
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Turn right onto Fairgrounds Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Cummington Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto South Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street
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Continue on East Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · East Street
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Continue on Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road
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Turn right onto Sylvester Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road
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Continue on West Farms Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Farms Road
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Continue on Glendale Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Glendale Road
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Continue on Torrey Street
1466 ft · 29 sec · Torrey Street
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Turn left onto Loudville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Loudville Road
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Continue on Glendale Street
2612 ft · 55 sec · Glendale Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2945 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
2026 ft · 35 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Cottage Street
1456 ft · 25 sec · Cottage Street
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Continue on Holyoke Street
1 mi · 2 min · Holyoke Street
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Continue on Mountain Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Easthampton Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Easthampton Road
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Turn slight right
68 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Northampton Street
2165 ft · 43 sec · Northampton Street
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Turn left onto West Franklin Street
3035 ft · 1 min · West Franklin Street
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Continue on Resnic Boulevard
2242 ft · 50 sec · Resnic Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1351 ft · 21 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls
1515 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Grattan Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Grattan Street
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Turn left onto McKinstry Avenue
3246 ft · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue
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Turn right onto Montgomery Street
153 m · 19 sec · Montgomery Street
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Turn left
1797 ft · 1 min
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Take the ramp straight
538 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
2214 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
40.7 mi · 47 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 North Adams 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
40.7 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving North Adams 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 North Adams to Worcester?
The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Holyoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from North Adams and 48.9 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Adams and Mostly Cloudy near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Holyoke
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 Holyoke.
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Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Adams and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 73.14 mi (117.7 km).
#1 North Adams
City in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 12,737 |
| Coordinates | 42.7009200, -73.1087100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $15.92 | $31.83 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $17.37 | $34.74 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $16.25 | $32.49 |
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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