How far is Worcester, MA from West Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to West Springfield, MA is about 53 miles (85.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and West Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and West Springfield.
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Start on Main Street
41 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
1461 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Green Street
1712 ft · 35 sec · Green Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
74 m · 4 sec · Vernon Street
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Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street
45 m · 3 sec · Vernon Street
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Take the ramp slight right
993 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
703 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Oxford Street
142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2072 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
1693 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
693 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
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Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield
779 ft · 12 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Dwight Street
945 ft · 26 sec · Dwight Street
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Turn left onto Carew Street
883 ft · 15 sec · Carew Street
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Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street
2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street
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Continue on West Street
941 ft · 12 sec · West Street
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Continue on North End Bridge
1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street
87 m · 4 sec · Park Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Street
103 m · 6 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto Hanover Street
946 ft · 46 sec · Hanover Street
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Turn left onto Southworth Street
90 m · 21 sec · Southworth Street
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Turn left onto Lathrop Street
575 ft · 27 sec · Lathrop Street
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Turn right
74 m · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and West Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
27.5 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Worcester and Partly Cloudy near West Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to West Springfield?
The road trip is about 53 miles (85.3 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Worcester and 26.5 miles from West Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.27 one way or $14.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Worcester and Partly Cloudy near West Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
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 Warren.
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and West Springfield. Straight-line distance: 43.24 mi (69.59 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Springfield
City in Hampden County, Massachusetts
| Population | 28,397 |
| Coordinates | 42.1070400, -72.6203700 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Springfield (-72.62037, 42.10704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.22 | $16.44 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.39 | $16.79 |
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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