How far is Worcester, MA from Sheffield, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Sheffield, MA is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
105.22 mi
02h 19m
Flight
80.19 mi
129.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.19 mi
Kilometers
129.05 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.22 mi
Kilometers
169.34 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheffield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 9:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T05:10
Arrive Sheffield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
52.5 mi
01h 09m
To Sheffield
52.7 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    46 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Housatonic Street

    60 m · 4 sec · Housatonic Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South Street

    2311 ft · 57 sec · South Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Great Barrington Road

    3078 ft · 1 min · Great Barrington Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Stockbridge Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Stockbridge Road

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road

    2643 ft · 1 min · State Road

  25. 25

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

    1.5 km · 3 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    48 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Sheffield Plain

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sheffield Plain

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Depot Square

    680 ft · 30 sec · Depot Square

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Depot Square

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
79.3 mi · 75%
Main Street
5.76 mi · 5%
Vernon Street
5.32 mi · 5%
Stockbridge Road
4.15 mi · 4%
Pleasant Street
3.27 mi · 3%
South Street
1.39 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
80.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chicopee
01h 09m from Worcester
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Sheffield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 52.5 miles from Worcester and 52.7 miles from Sheffield.

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

The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sheffield. Straight-line distance: 80.19 mi (129.05 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Sheffield

Town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Population3,112
Coordinates42.1103700, -73.3551100
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Sheffield (-73.35511, 42.11037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $14.43
Round trip
$28.86
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.43 $28.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.31 $32.63
Premium $4.80 $17.80 $35.61
Diesel $4.49 $16.65 $33.30

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 Sheffield. The current time is 05:10:08.

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.