Amherst to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37.3 miles 60 km · straight line
48.5 miles estimated 78 km · driving distance
59min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
101° E bearing direction

How far is Amherst from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Amherst to Worcester, Massachusetts is 37.3 miles (60 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located E of Amherst. By car, the driving distance is approximately 48.5 miles, taking about 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amherst and Worcester, Massachusetts. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Amherst to Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 59min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Amherst & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Amherst
42.37°N, 72.52°W
America/New_York
82m elevation
Worcester, Massachusetts
42.26°N, 71.80°W
America/New_York
146m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 12 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 667.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients