How far is Worcester, MA from Charlemont, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Charlemont, MA is about 78 miles (125.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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.
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Charlemont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Charlemont.
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Start on Main Street
1319 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chandler Street
3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Summer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
545 ft · 9 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street
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Continue on Barre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road
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Continue on New Salem Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road
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Continue on Petersham Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3007 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East
1974 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · 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
1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.9 mi · 27 min
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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 Worcester and Charlemont.
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.
MA 2 West
Exit the roundabout
16.9 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Charlemont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Charlemont?
The road trip is about 78 miles (125.5 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39 miles from Worcester and 39 miles from Charlemont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60 miles (96.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.70 one way or $21.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Charlemont.
Stop Ideas Near Orange
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 Orange.
John W. Olver Transit Center
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Charlemont. Straight-line distance: 59.99 mi (96.55 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlemont
Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 1,231 |
| Coordinates | 42.6278600, -72.8698200 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlemont (-72.86982, 42.62786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.09 | $24.18 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $13.20 | $26.39 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
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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