How far is Richmond, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Richmond, MA to Worcester, MA is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
99.02 mi
01h 38m
Flight
80.33 mi
129.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.33 mi
Kilometers
129.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.02 mi
Kilometers
159.35 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond
Thu, Apr 23, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond
2026-04-23T02:27
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond
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
Chicopee
MA

The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

From Richmond
49 mi
00h 49m
To Worcester
50 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Albany Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Albany Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1302 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    734 ft · 12 sec · Stockbridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 19 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Boston

    2490 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    86.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    2031 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    794 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

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

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  18. 18

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

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richmond 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
86.6 mi · 87%
I 290
5.41 mi · 5%
State Road
1.96 mi · 2%
Albany Road
1.45 mi · 1%
I 395
0.77 mi · 1%
Boston
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

86.6 mi · 01h 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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
80.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicopee
00h 49m from Richmond
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Richmond and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Chicopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Richmond and 50 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 80.3 miles (129.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Richmond and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Chicopee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chicopee, 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 Chicopee.

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

5 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

26 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

26 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 80.33 mi (129.28 km).

Richmond

#1 Richmond

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,410
Coordinates42.3731400, -73.3676100
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-73.367878, 42.373144)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.23 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
6.98 gal · 26.46 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.35 $30.69
Premium $4.80 $16.75 $33.50
Diesel $4.49 $15.66 $31.33

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 Richmond and Worcester. The current time is 02:27:37.

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.