How far is South Worthington, MA from Amherst, MA?
The driving distance from South Worthington, MA to Amherst, MA is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Worthington and Amherst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Worthington and Amherst.
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Start on Ireland Street South
43 m · 9 sec · Ireland Street South
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Huntington Road
2129 ft · 43 sec · Huntington Road
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Continue on Worthington Road
5 mi · 9 min · Worthington Road
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Turn left onto Pond Brook Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Pond Brook Road
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Continue on Main Road
4.5 mi · 8 min · Main Road
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Continue on Westhampton Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Westhampton Road
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Continue on Rocky Hill Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rocky Hill Road
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Continue on Chapel Street
2444 ft · 48 sec · Chapel Street
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Continue on Prince Street
1226 ft · 42 sec · Prince Street
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Continue on West Street
3244 ft · 2 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2268 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.6 km · 3 min · Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bridge Street
49 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Bridge Street
1234 ft · 31 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Russell Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Russell Street
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Turn right onto Mill Valley Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mill Valley Road
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Continue on East Hadley Road
1 mi · 2 min · East Hadley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Pleasant Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Depot Road
137 m · 20 sec · Depot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Worthington and Amherst.
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.
Worthington Road
Continue on Worthington Road
5 mi · 00h 09m
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 South Worthington and Partly Sunny near Amherst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Worthington to Amherst?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Westhampton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from South Worthington and 13.5 miles from Amherst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around South Worthington and Partly Sunny near Amherst.
Stop Ideas Near Westhampton
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 Westhampton.
Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Worthington and Amherst. Straight-line distance: 19.03 mi (30.62 km).
#1 South Worthington
South Worthington is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.3437000, -72.8898200 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amherst
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 40,643 |
| Coordinates | 42.3672300, -72.5185200 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: Depot Road (-72.518559, 42.367096)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $5.95 | $11.90 |
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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