Origin
Northampton, MA
Night in Northampton on Thursday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northampton, MA to Worcester, MA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northampton, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Northampton, MA to Worcester, MA covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crescent Street, Elm Street, New South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 66.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Crescent Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Northampton, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Northampton, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crescent Street | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| New South Street | — | — |
| South Street | — | — |
| Old South Street | — | — |
| Conz Street | — | — |
| Mount Tom Road | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Crescent Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northampton, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Bancroft Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Bancroft Road
2
Turn left onto Crescent Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Crescent Street
3
Turn left onto Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
4
Turn slight right onto New South Street
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
New South Street
5
Continue on South Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Street
6
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Old South Street
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Conz Street
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
9
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
10
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
11
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 90
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 90
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
15
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 395, I 290
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 290
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 290
20
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 122A: Kelly Square
22
Turn left onto Vernon Street
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vernon Street
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kelley Square
24
Exit the rotary onto Green Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Green Street
25
Continue on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Franklin Street
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Northampton, MA · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Northampton, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Worcester, MA
The final approach into Worcester, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.64 one way
$21.29 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.61 | $23.21 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.63 | $25.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Night in Worcester on Thursday
Local time
9:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Northampton, MA to Worcester, MA covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Crescent Street, Elm Street, New South Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 miles from Northampton, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Northampton, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Northampton, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Northampton, MA to Worcester, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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