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Trip from Worcester, MA to Great Barrington, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

98.9 mi

159 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 59m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Great Barrington, MA, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worcester, MA to Great Barrington, MA covers 98.9 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 290, Stockbridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

49.5 miles from Worcester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 79.3 mi 1h 31m
I 290 5.1 mi 6m
Stockbridge Road 4.2 mi 7m
Pleasant Street 3.3 mi 5m
South Street 1.4 mi 2m
East Main Street 1.4 mi 3m
Great Barrington Road 0.6 mi 1m
State Road 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 79.3 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Great Barrington, MA.

1

Start on Main Street

135 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto Franklin Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Franklin Street
3

Continue on Green Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Green Street
4

Enter roundabout onto MA 122A

244 ft · 3 sec · Vernon Street
5

Continue on MA 122A

148 ft · 2 sec · Vernon Street
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto I 290

5.1 mi · 6 min · I 290
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster
9

Turn left onto Oxford Street

466 ft · 10 sec · Oxford Street
10

At end of road, turn right onto MA 12

446 ft · 9 sec · Southbridge Street
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West
13

Merge onto I 90

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

68 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 10 Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
16

Keep slight left at fork

150 ft · 12 sec
17

Turn left onto US 20

198 ft · 4 sec · Housatonic Street
18

Turn right onto MA 102

3.3 mi · 5 min · Pleasant Street
19

Continue on MA 102

1.4 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
20

Turn left onto US 7

0.4 mi · 57 sec · South Street
21

Continue on US 7

0.6 mi · 1 min · Great Barrington Road
22

Continue on US 7

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Street
23

Continue on US 7

4.2 mi · 7 min · Stockbridge Road
24

Continue on US 7; MA 23

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Road
25

At end of road, turn left onto US 7; MA 23; MA 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
26

Turn right

404 ft · 35 sec
27

Turn left onto Elm Street

59 ft · 2 sec · Elm Street
28

Arrive at destination

Elm Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.5 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 22 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.5 miles or 1h in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Great Barrington, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Worcester, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Worcester, MA

This is one driving day of about 98.9 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Worcester, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 79.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holyoke, MA

49 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

Southbridge, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Holyoke, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.5 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bombay Lounge| Indian | Restaurant In Worcester MA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Worcester, Massachusetts

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15089705000

Visit website

Oishi Japanese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Worcester, Massachusetts

0.1 mi

Michaels Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Stockbridge, Massachusetts

0.1 mi

Bombay Lounge| Indian | Restaurant In Worcester MA

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+15089705000

Visit website

Oishi Japanese Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Inexpensiv

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15087521688

Visit website

Michaels Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 91.9

Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14132983530

Visit website

Sazon Latino Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–8:30 pm

+15087975645

Visit website

El Buen Sabor Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+15087982200

Visit website

The Boynton Restaurant & Spirits

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–12:30 pm

+15087565432

Visit website

Tony & Penny's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 42.4

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14135836351

Visit website

Sabor Latino Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 49.5

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+14133312806

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.9

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 98.9

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 84.8

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 84.8

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 84.8

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 84.8

Lee, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 56.5

Westfield, Massachusetts

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.4

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

DementedFX

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 49.5

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Hours: Closed

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 86.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
6 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward MA 12 South: Webster

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 12B Toward MA 12 South: Webster
5
6.1 mi into trip | ~9m in | Oxford Street

Turn left onto Oxford Street

Navigation decision point

6
18.5 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
86.5 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in

Take the exit toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 10 Toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.83 one way

$31.66 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $17.26 $34.52
premium $4.82 $18.78 $37.56
diesel $5.61 $21.84 $43.67

Estimated Tolls: $4.75

Massachusetts Turnpike (79.3 mi) $4.75

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Tesla

1 DCFC

Red E Charging Station

Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Other

1 DCFC

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

Lee, Massachusetts

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Lee, Massachusetts

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Lee, Massachusetts

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lee, Massachusetts

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Westfield, Massachusetts

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 Other: 2 ChargePoint: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.7 0 $10.38 $4.75
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.65 $3.96
EV Truck/SUV 39.6 0 $13.85 $6.33

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Worcester, MA

Afternoon in Worcester on Saturday

Local time

3:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy

NE 5 to 8 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Great Barrington, MA

Afternoon in Great Barrington on Saturday

Local time

3:39 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 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

2h 7m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 47.8
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 98.9 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 290. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 79.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 98.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.1 miles (Oxford Street): Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Worcester, MA to Great Barrington, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsfield along the way.

Pittsfield

86.5 mi in | ~1h 43m

About the Cities

Starting in Worcester, MA

Full guide →

Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 98.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Worcester, MA to Great Barrington, MA covers 98.9 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 290, Stockbridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 49.5 miles from Worcester, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.83 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.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 98.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.1 miles (Oxford Street): Navigation decision point.

On the drive from Worcester, MA to Great Barrington, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Pittsfield along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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