How far is Southwick, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Southwick, MA to Worcester, MA is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
66.02 mi
01h 12m
Flight
51.62 mi
83.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.62 mi
Kilometers
83.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.02 mi
Kilometers
106.25 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Southwick
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southwick
2026-04-23T01:17
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southwick
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 Southwick
31.3 mi
00h 36m
To Worcester
34.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Southwick and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Granville Road

    18 m · 5 sec · Granville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto College Highway

    3123 ft · 1 min · College Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Feeding Hills Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Feeding Hills Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwick Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Southwick Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Springfield Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Springfield Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Springfield Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Springfield Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Suffield Street

    528 ft · 16 sec · Suffield Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · River Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Park Street

    1262 ft · 23 sec · Park Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2292 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge

    65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge

    1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on West Street

    867 ft · 11 sec · West Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Plainfield Street

    682 ft · 9 sec · Plainfield Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    860 ft · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 291 East, US 20 East

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

    3197 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    2031 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    794 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

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

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  30. 30

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

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southwick 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.3 mi · 58%
I 290
5.41 mi · 8%
I 291 East
5.37 mi · 8%
Springfield Street
3.27 mi · 5%
Feeding Hills Road
3.1 mi · 5%
Southwick Street
1.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

38.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
51.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 36m from Southwick
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 66.1 miles (106.3 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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 31.3 miles from Southwick and 34.7 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 51.6 miles (83.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.06 one way or $18.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Worcester is Partly Sunny.

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 Southwick and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 51.62 mi (83.07 km).

Southwick

#1 Southwick

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population9,715
Coordinates42.0548200, -72.7703700
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Granville Road (-72.770365, 42.054834)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
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.

One-way fuel
2.33 gal
8.82 L · about $9.06
Round trip
$18.13
4.66 gal · 17.64 L
Estimated CO2
20.7 kg one way
Round trip: 41.4 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.06 $18.13
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.25 $20.49
Premium $4.80 $11.18 $22.36
Diesel $4.49 $10.46 $20.91

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 Southwick and Worcester. The current time is 01:17:30.

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.