How far is Worcester, MA from Chicopee, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Chicopee, MA is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
50.57 mi
01h 06m
Flight
41.97 mi
67.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.97 mi
Kilometers
67.55 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.57 mi
Kilometers
81.38 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chicopee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Chicopee
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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

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
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Worcester
25.2 mi
00h 33m
To Chicopee
25.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 35 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

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    146 m · 7 sec · Springfield Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Ludlow, Chicopee Falls

    1362 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Technology Drive

    804 ft · 17 sec · Technology Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1580 ft · 46 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grove Street

    658 ft · 19 sec · Grove Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Front Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    23 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Chicopee.

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.7 mi · 77%
Vernon Street
5.32 mi · 11%
East Main Street
1.72 mi · 3%
Front Street
1.42 mi · 3%
I 90 West
0.55 mi · 1%
I 291
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
00h 33m from Worcester
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Chicopee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Worcester and 25.4 miles from Chicopee.

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

The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

38 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Chicopee. Straight-line distance: 41.97 mi (67.55 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Chicopee

The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

Population54,825
Coordinates42.1487000, -72.6078700
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Chicopee (-72.60787, 42.1487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.85
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.92 $13.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $4.80 $8.54 $17.08
Diesel $4.49 $7.99 $15.98

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 Worcester and Chicopee. The current time is 01:21:30.

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.