How far is Turners Falls, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from Turners Falls, MA to Worcester, MA is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
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 Turners Falls and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Turners Falls and Worcester.
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Start on the route
38 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Seventh Street
69 m · 8 sec · Seventh Street
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Turn slight right onto L Street
1488 ft · 46 sec · L Street
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Turn left onto Second Street
701 ft · 21 sec · Second Street
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Turn right onto Avenue A
620 ft · 21 sec · Avenue A
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Continue on Gill-Montague Bridge
1861 ft · 40 sec · Gill-Montague Bridge
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Turn right onto French King Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on West Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
4.6 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail
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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 Turners Falls 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.
Pleasant Street
Continue on Pleasant Street
6.81 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Turners Falls 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 Turners Falls to Worcester?
The road trip is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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 28.1 miles from Turners Falls and 34.5 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Turners Falls and Partly Sunny 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.
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John W. Olver Transit Center
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Turners Falls and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 45.12 mi (72.62 km).
#1 Turners Falls
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts
| Population | 4,470 |
| Coordinates | 42.6042500, -72.5564800 |
| Altitude | 74 |
| 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: 101 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.61 | $21.21 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.92 | $19.84 |
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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