How far is Southampton, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Southampton, MA to Worcester, MA is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
63.81 mi
01h 06m
Flight
47.51 mi
76.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.51 mi
Kilometers
76.46 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.81 mi
Kilometers
102.7 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Southampton
Sat, Apr 18, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southampton
2026-04-18T06:26
Arrive Worcester
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southampton
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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Southampton
31.4 mi
00h 33m
To Worcester
32.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    27 m · 8 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto College Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · College Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Southampton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Southampton Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    869 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    49.1 mi · 57 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    2031 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    794 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

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

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 9 sec · Vernon Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  17. 17

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

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southampton 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
49.1 mi · 77%
I 290
5.41 mi · 8%
Southampton Road
3.84 mi · 6%
College Highway
2.79 mi · 4%
I 395
0.77 mi · 1%
Green Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

49.1 mi · 00h 57m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
47.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 33m from Southampton
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Southampton 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 Southampton to Worcester?

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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 31.4 miles from Southampton and 32.4 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 47.5 miles (76.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.75 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southampton and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 47.51 mi (76.46 km).

Southampton

#1 Southampton

Human settlement in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,162
Coordinates42.2292600, -72.7300900
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-72.730115, 42.229169)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.52 L · about $8.75
Round trip
$17.51
4.5 gal · 17.04 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.75 $17.51
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.89 $19.79
Premium $4.80 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $4.49 $10.10 $20.20

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Southampton and Worcester. The current time is 06:26:59.

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.