How far is Worcester, MA from Granby, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Granby, MA is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
50.59 mi
01h 10m
Flight
36.51 mi
58.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.51 mi
Kilometers
58.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.59 mi
Kilometers
81.41 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Granby
Tue, May 5, 1:46 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Tue, May 5, 2:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-05T00:35
Arrive Granby
Tue, May 5, 1:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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 35m
To Granby
25.4 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23.9 mi · 28 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown

    3207 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Rood Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Rood Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Fuller Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Fuller Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Ferry Hill Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ferry Hill Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Street

    810 ft · 28 sec · State Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
35.1 mi · 69%
Vernon Street
5.32 mi · 11%
West Street
2.41 mi · 5%
Fuller Street
1.4 mi · 3%
Rood Street
1.06 mi · 2%
Ferry Hill Road
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

23.9 mi · 00h 28m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
00h 35m from Worcester
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Granby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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 Granby.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.96 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Granby. Straight-line distance: 36.51 mi (58.76 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Granby

Town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,262
Coordinates42.2564800, -72.5162000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Granby (-72.5162, 42.25648)

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
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $6.96
Round trip
$13.93
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.96 $13.93
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.87 $15.74
Premium $4.80 $8.59 $17.18
Diesel $4.49 $8.03 $16.07

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Granby. The current time is 00:35:59.

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.