How far is Worcester, MA from Pittsfield, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Pittsfield, MA is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
99.15 mi
02h 08m
Flight
74.81 mi
120.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.81 mi
Kilometers
120.4 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.15 mi
Kilometers
159.57 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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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 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-22T22:53
Arrive Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Chicopee
MA

The most populous city in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.

From Worcester
49.5 mi
01h 04m
To Pittsfield
49.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

    3137 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    115 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street

    2865 ft · 1 min · Housatonic Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Street

    648 ft · 18 sec · Park Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    2327 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    959 ft · 13 sec · West Center Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Laurel Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lee Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lee Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Pittsfield Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Pittsfield Road

  25. 25

    Continue on South Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row

    614 ft · 8 sec · Bank Row

  27. 27

    Continue on East Street

    2002 ft · 1 min · East Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Fourth Street

    1149 ft · 46 sec · Fourth Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Lanckton Court

    67 m · 8 sec · Lanckton Court

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lanckton Court

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
79.3 mi · 80%
Vernon Street
5.32 mi · 5%
South Street
2.87 mi · 3%
Pittsfield Road
2.52 mi · 3%
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.16 mi · 2%
Laurel Street
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.4 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicopee
01h 04m from Worcester
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Worcester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Pittsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Chicopee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Worcester and 49.6 miles from Pittsfield.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.62 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 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 then Mostly Cloudy near Pittsfield.

Stop Ideas Near Chicopee

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

5 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

26 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

26 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 74.81 mi (120.4 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Pittsfield

The county seat of Berkshire County, Massachusetts.

Population41,834
Coordinates42.4500800, -73.2453800
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Pittsfield (-73.24538, 42.45008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $13.62
Round trip
$27.23
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.62 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.39 $30.78
Premium $4.80 $16.80 $33.59
Diesel $4.49 $15.71 $31.42

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 Pittsfield. The current time is 22:53:59.

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.