How far is Worcester, MA from Shelburne, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Shelburne, MA is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Shelburne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Shelburne.
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Start on Main Street
1319 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Chandler Street
3 mi · 5 min · Chandler Street
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Turn left onto Pleasant Street
6.8 mi · 12 min · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Summer Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Summer Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
545 ft · 9 sec · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · West Street
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Continue on Barre Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Barre Road
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Continue on New Salem Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · New Salem Road
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Continue on Petersham Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Petersham Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Daniel Shays Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3007 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street
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Take the ramp left toward MA 2 East
1974 ft · 1 min
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Turn sharp left onto Mohawk Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on East Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Public Works Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Public Works Boulevard
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Continue on State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Continue on French King Highway
4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway
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Continue on Mohawk Trail
4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams
1081 ft · 26 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Little Mohawk Road
71 m · 7 sec · Little Mohawk Road
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Turn right onto Shelburne Center Road
607 ft · 17 sec · Shelburne Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Shelburne Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Shelburne.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Patchy Fog near Shelburne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Shelburne?
The road trip is about 66.7 miles (107.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 33.3 miles from Worcester and 33.4 miles from Shelburne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Patchy Fog near Shelburne.
Stop Ideas Near Petersham
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 Petersham.
Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 50.53 mi (81.32 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelburne
Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,840 |
| Coordinates | 42.5898100, -72.6884200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelburne (-72.68842, 42.58981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $10.33 | $20.67 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
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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