How far is Worcester, MA from Housatonic, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Housatonic, MA is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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 01m.
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.
A city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Housatonic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Housatonic.
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Start on Main Street
41 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1461 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Green Street
1712 ft · 35 sec · Green Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
74 m · 4 sec · Vernon Street
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Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street
45 m · 3 sec · Vernon Street
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Take the ramp slight right
993 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
703 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Oxford Street
142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2072 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
3137 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Housatonic Street
60 m · 4 sec · Housatonic Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Glendale Middle Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Glendale Middle Road
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Turn left onto Glendale Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Glendale Road
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Continue on Front Street
1912 ft · 42 sec · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Front Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Housatonic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
68 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Housatonic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Housatonic?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
North Chicopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Worcester and 48.3 miles from Housatonic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Housatonic.
Stop Ideas Near North Chicopee
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 North Chicopee.
Springfield Union Station
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Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Housatonic. Straight-line distance: 79.98 mi (128.71 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Housatonic
Census-designated place in Berkshire County, Massachusetts
| Population | 1,109 |
| Coordinates | 42.2542500, -73.3662200 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Housatonic (-73.36622, 42.25425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.95 | $29.90 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $16.32 | $32.63 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $15.26 | $30.52 |
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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