How far is Whately, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Whately, MA to Worcester, MA is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.09 mi
01h 17m
Flight
44.24 mi
71.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.24 mi
Kilometers
71.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.09 mi
Kilometers
120.84 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Whately
Sun, Apr 19, 9:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whately
2026-04-19T06:56
Arrive Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whately
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 Whately
37.5 mi
00h 38m
To Worcester
37.7 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chestnut Plain Road

    1312 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    94 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Christian Lane

    2551 ft · 53 sec · Christian Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1078 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

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

    2734 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.9 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2031 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    794 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

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

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  22. 22

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

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Whately 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
43.9 mi · 58%
West Street
19.4 mi · 26%
I 290
5.41 mi · 7%
State Road
2.09 mi · 3%
I 90 Toll
0.93 mi · 1%
I 395
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
44.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 38m from Whately
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Whately and Rain Showers Likely near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 37.5 miles from Whately and 37.7 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.31 one way or $20.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Whately and Rain Showers Likely 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 Whately and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 44.24 mi (71.19 km).

Whately

#1 Whately

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

Population1,583
Coordinates42.4398100, -72.6348100
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Chestnut Plain Road (-72.634906, 42.439803)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.31
Round trip
$20.62
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.31 $20.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.65 $23.30
Premium $4.80 $12.72 $25.43
Diesel $4.49 $11.89 $23.79

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Whately and Worcester. The current time is 06:56:22.

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.