How far is Worcester, MA from Whately, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Whately, MA is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden 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 Whately.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Whately.
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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
33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
1377 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke
1371 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
18 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 5, MA 10: North Hatfield, Whately
1530 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight onto West Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Street
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Continue on State Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn left onto Christian Lane
2551 ft · 51 sec · Christian Lane
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Keep slight left
94 m · 14 sec
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Continue on Chestnut Plain Road
1312 ft · 27 sec · Chestnut Plain Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chestnut Plain Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Whately.
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
33 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Whately.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Whately?
The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Worcester and 37.5 miles from Whately.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.27 one way or $20.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Worcester and Rain Showers Likely near Whately.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Whately. Straight-line distance: 44.24 mi (71.19 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whately
Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 1,583 |
| Coordinates | 42.4398100, -72.6348100 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whately (-72.63481, 42.43981)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.27 | $20.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.61 | $23.22 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.85 | $23.70 |
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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