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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.7 mi
01h 48m
Flight
50.53 mi
81.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.53 mi
Kilometers
81.32 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.7 mi
Kilometers
107.35 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelburne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T01:21
Arrive Shelburne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
33.3 mi
00h 54m
To Shelburne
33.4 mi
00h 54m

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
38°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

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.

  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

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Mohawk Trail

  20. 20

    Continue on French King Highway

    2003 ft · 43 sec · French King Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    1318 ft · 28 sec · Mohawk Trail

  22. 22

    Continue on French King Highway

    4.9 mi · 8 min · French King Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Mohawk Trail

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Mohawk Trail

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West, MA 2A East: Greenfield Court, North Adams

    1081 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Little Mohawk Road

    71 m · 7 sec · Little Mohawk Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Shelburne Center Road

    607 ft · 17 sec · Shelburne Center Road

  28. 28

    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.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mohawk Trail
12.1 mi · 18%
Pleasant Street
6.91 mi · 10%
Worcester Road
6.1 mi · 9%
MA 2 West
5.64 mi · 8%
French King Highway
5.29 mi · 8%
Barre Paxton Road
4.47 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
50.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Petersham
00h 54m from Worcester
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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 Shelburne. Straight-line distance: 50.53 mi (81.32 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Shelburne

Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population1,840
Coordinates42.5898100, -72.6884200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Shelburne (-72.68842, 42.58981)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.91 L · about $9.14
Round trip
$18.28
4.7 gal · 17.82 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Shelburne. The current time is 01:21:36.

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.