How far is Worcester, MA from Montague, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Montague, MA is about 56 miles (90.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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
56.05 mi
01h 34m
Flight
41.88 mi
67.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.88 mi
Kilometers
67.4 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.05 mi
Kilometers
90.21 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montague
Sat, May 30, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sat, May 30, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-05-30T03:46
Arrive Montague
Sat, May 30, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Petersham
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Worcester
28 mi
00h 47m
To Montague
28.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 22 mph N
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 22 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1319 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chandler Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Barre Paxton Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Worcester Road

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Summer Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    545 ft · 9 sec · Pleasant Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Barre Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road

  10. 10

    Continue on New Salem Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Petersham Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3007 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East

    1974 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Mohawk Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Public Works Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Prospect Street

    2704 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lester Street

    1041 ft · 19 sec · Lester Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1043 ft · 20 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    115 m · 17 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Federal Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Swamp Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Swamp Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Turners Falls Road

    2195 ft · 1 min · Turners Falls Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Main Street

    946 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
7.41 mi · 13%
Pleasant Street
6.91 mi · 12%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 11%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 mi · 8%
New Salem Road
4.29 mi · 8%
West Street
3.79 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Pleasant Street

Turn left onto Pleasant Street

6.81 mi · 00h 12m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersham
00h 47m from Worcester
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Montague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 56 miles (90.2 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Petersham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Worcester and 28.1 miles from Montague.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Worcester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Montague.

Stop Ideas Near Petersham

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

29 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

John W. Olver Transit Center

36 mi away
12 Olive Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Montague. Straight-line distance: 41.88 mi (67.4 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Montague

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population8,203
Coordinates42.5356400, -72.5350900
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Montague (-72.53509, 42.53564)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.49 L · about $7.70
Round trip
$15.40
3.96 gal · 14.98 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.70 $15.40
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.71 $17.41
Premium $4.80 $9.50 $19.00
Diesel $4.49 $8.89 $17.77

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Montague. The current time is 03:46:51.

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.