How far is Northampton, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Northampton, MA to Worcester, MA is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
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.
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northampton and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton and Worcester.
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Start on Bancroft Road
641 ft · 34 sec · Bancroft Road
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Turn left onto Crescent Street
1031 ft · 50 sec · Crescent Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
2810 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Turn slight right onto New South Street
556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street
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Continue on South Street
551 ft · 17 sec · South Street
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Turn left onto Old South Street
675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street
2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road
15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road
689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2223 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
1.5 km · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
2734 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.9 mi · 51 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 Northampton and Worcester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Northampton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northampton to Worcester?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Northampton and 33.7 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Northampton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northampton and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 43.09 mi (69.35 km).
#1 Northampton
County seat of Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 28,362 |
| Coordinates | 42.3250900, -72.6412000 |
| Altitude | 76 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
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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