How far is Worcester, MA from North Amherst, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to North Amherst, MA is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
58.17 mi
01h 29m
Flight
38.59 mi
62.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.59 mi
Kilometers
62.1 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.17 mi
Kilometers
93.62 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-19T06:01
Arrive North Amherst
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
29.1 mi
00h 44m
To North Amherst
29.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and North Amherst.

  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

    16.1 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Thorndike Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 60 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    3028 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Sykes Street

    735 ft · 19 sec · Sykes Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Palmer Street

    59 m · 6 sec · Palmer Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Palmer Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1629 ft · 34 sec · Bridge Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Belchertown Street

    2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street

  24. 24

    Continue on South Liberty Street

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Liberty Street

  25. 25

    Continue on North Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Federal Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Federal Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Federal Street

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Federal Street

  29. 29

    Continue on USMC League Highway

    119 m · 6 sec · USMC League Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Belchertown Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Belchertown Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Belchertown Road

    115 m · 13 sec · Belchertown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on College Street

    2078 ft · 55 sec · College Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto South Whitney Street

    1003 ft · 33 sec · South Whitney Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1195 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Triangle Street

    2706 ft · 1 min · Triangle Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Triangle Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Triangle Street

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Triangle Street

    85 m · 6 sec · Triangle Street

  38. 38

    Continue on North Pleasant Street

    1522 ft · 46 sec · North Pleasant Street

  39. 39

    Continue on North Pleasant Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Pleasant Street

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Pleasant Street

    29 m · 2 sec · North Pleasant Street

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto North Pleasant Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Pleasant Street

  42. 42

    Continue on Sunderland Road

    43 m · 8 sec · Sunderland Road

  43. 43

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
27.4 mi · 47%
Federal Street
5.57 mi · 10%
Vernon Street
5.32 mi · 9%
South Liberty Street
4.11 mi · 7%
North Washington Street
2.11 mi · 4%
Belchertown Road
2.09 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

16.1 mi · 00h 19m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 44m from Worcester
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near North Amherst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to North Amherst?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Worcester and 29.1 miles from North Amherst.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near North Amherst.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and North Amherst. Straight-line distance: 38.59 mi (62.1 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
North Amherst

#2 North Amherst

Census-designated place in Hampshire County, Massachusetts

Population6,819
Coordinates42.4103700, -72.5309200
Altitude57
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: North Amherst (-72.53092, 42.41037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.95
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.97 $15.95
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.01 $18.03
Premium $4.80 $9.84 $19.68
Diesel $4.49 $9.20 $18.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and North Amherst. The current time is 06:01:12.

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.