How far is Worcester, MA from Belchertown, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Belchertown, MA is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
46.05 mi
01h 04m
Flight
30.62 mi
49.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.62 mi
Kilometers
49.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.05 mi
Kilometers
74.11 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belchertown
Fri, Apr 10, 9:43 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Fri, Apr 10, 10:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-10T08:38
Arrive Belchertown
Fri, Apr 10, 9:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Worcester
23 mi
00h 32m
To Belchertown
23.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1461 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Green Street

    1712 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    74 m · 4 sec · Vernon Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Vernon Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    993 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  10. 10

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

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  17. 17

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

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sykes Street

    735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Palmer Street

    59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1357 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
30.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
00h 32m from Worcester
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Belchertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Worcester and 23.1 miles from Belchertown.

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

The direct path is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Belchertown. Straight-line distance: 30.62 mi (49.28 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Belchertown

#2 Belchertown

City in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population15,103
Coordinates42.2770400, -72.4009200
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Belchertown (-72.40092, 42.27704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.60
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.30 $12.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.12 $14.25
Premium $4.80 $7.77 $15.55
Diesel $4.49 $7.27 $14.54

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Belchertown. The current time is 08:38:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.