Northampton, Massachusetts to Worcester, Massachusetts: Road Trip Guide & Distance

43.1 miles 69.3 km · straight line
56 miles estimated 90.1 km · driving distance
1h 8min estimated drive time
$5 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
95° E bearing direction

How far is Northampton, Massachusetts from Worcester, Massachusetts?

The distance from Northampton, Massachusetts to Worcester, Massachusetts is 43.1 miles (69.3 km) as the crow flies. Worcester, Massachusetts is located E of Northampton, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 56 miles, taking about 1h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Northampton, Massachusetts 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 Northampton, Massachusetts to Worcester, Massachusetts

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 8min $5 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 22min $4–$8* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Northampton, Massachusetts & Worcester, Massachusetts

Quick Facts

Northampton, Massachusetts
42.33°N, 72.64°W
America/New_York
76m 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 14 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 578.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients