How far is Shelburne, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Shelburne, MA to Worcester, MA is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelburne and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelburne and Worcester.
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Start on Shelburne Center Road
607 ft · 20 sec · Shelburne Center Road
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Turn left onto Little Mohawk Road
71 m · 9 sec · Little Mohawk Road
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Turn right onto Mohawk Trail
5.4 mi · 8 min · Mohawk Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
975 ft · 13 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
19.4 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester
2445 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto South Main Street
2815 ft · 48 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight onto Daniel Shays Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Turn left onto Petersham Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road
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Continue on New Salem Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road
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Continue on Barre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road
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Continue on West Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
858 ft · 15 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Summer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Pleasant Street
6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Chandler Street
3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1319 ft · 30 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 Shelburne 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.
MA 2 East
Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
19.4 mi · 00h 31m
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 Shelburne 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 Shelburne to Worcester?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 33.2 miles from Shelburne and 39.3 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Shelburne 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Petersham.
Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelburne and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 50.53 mi (81.32 km).
#1 Shelburne
Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,840 |
| Coordinates | 42.5898100, -72.6884200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.26 | $22.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
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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