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Trip from Worcester, MA to North Adams, MA

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

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

107.3 mi

173 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

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

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Downtown Worcester, MA, MA

Worcester, MA

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Downtown North Adams, MA, MA

North Adams, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Worcester, MA to North Adams, MA covers 107.3 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Savoy Road, Berkshire Trail for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.17 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

53.7 miles from Worcester, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 107.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 107.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 66 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 40.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 107.3 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 32 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
48.8 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | Granby Road

Turn sharp left onto Granby Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 40.9 mi 47m
Savoy Road 5.6 mi 11m
Berkshire Trail 5.4 mi 7m
I 290 5.1 mi 6m
Main Road 4.8 mi 8m
Route 9 4.5 mi 7m
Chesterfield Road 3.7 mi 6m
East Street 3.2 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 40.9 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and North Adams, 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

30 mi · 34 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 49 Toward MA 33: Chicopee
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 57 sec
17

Keep slight right at fork

134 ft · 5 sec
18

Turn right onto Montgomery Street

528 ft · 24 sec · Montgomery Street
19

Turn sharp left onto Granby Road

133 ft · 3 sec · Granby Road
20

Turn right onto McKinstry Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · McKinstry Avenue
21

Turn right onto MA 141

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Grattan Street
22

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
23

Merge onto I 391

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 391
24

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward High Street
25

Continue on Resnic Boulevard

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Resnic Boulevard
26

Continue on West Franklin Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Franklin Street
27

At end of road, turn right onto US 5; US 202

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northampton Street
28

Turn left onto MA 141

2.3 mi · 3 min · Easthampton Road West
29

Continue on MA 141

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mountain Road
30

Continue on MA 141

1.0 mi · 1 min · Holyoke Street
31

Continue on MA 141

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Cottage Street
32

Turn right onto MA 141

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Union Street
33

At end of road, turn left onto MA 10

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Main Street
34

Turn right onto Glendale Street

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Glendale Street
35

Continue on Loudville Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Loudville Road
36

Turn right onto Torrey Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Torrey Street
37

Continue on Glendale Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Glendale Road
38

Continue on West Farms Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Farms Road
39

Continue on Sylvester Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Sylvester Road
40

Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

3.7 mi · 6 min · Chesterfield Road
41

Continue on East Street

3.2 mi · 5 min · East Street
42

Continue on South Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Street
43

Turn left onto MA 143

2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Road
44

Turn right onto Cummington Road

2.3 mi · 4 min · Cummington Road
45

Continue on Fairgrounds Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Fairgrounds Road
46

Turn left onto MA 9; MA 112

5.4 mi · 7 min · Berkshire Trail
47

Continue on MA 9

0.7 mi · 1 min · Marine Corps League Highway
48

Continue on MA 9

4.5 mi · 7 min · Route 9
49

Turn right onto MA 8A

3.1 mi · 5 min · Savoy Road
50

Continue on MA 8A

1.3 mi · 2 min · Windsor Road
51

At end of road, turn left onto MA 116

2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Road
52

Continue on MA 116

2.5 mi · 5 min · Savoy Road
53

Continue on MA 116

1.6 mi · 2 min · Orchard Street
54

Continue on MA 116

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Center Street
55

Continue on MA 8

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Park Street
56

Continue on MA 8

1.0 mi · 1 min · Columbia Street
57

Enter roundabout onto MA 8

75 ft · 1 sec · Columbia Street
58

Continue on MA 8

0.4 mi · 26 sec · Columbia Street
59

Continue on MA 8

1.0 mi · 1 min · Howland Avenue
60

Continue on MA 8

2.3 mi · 3 min · Curran Memorial Highway
61

Continue on MA 8

0.8 mi · 1 min · State Street
62

Turn right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Main Street
63

Continue on MA 8A

76 ft · 6 sec · Main Street
64

Turn left onto MA 8A

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Church Street
65

Turn straight onto MA 8A

282 ft · 9 sec · Eagle Street
66

Arrive at destination

Eagle 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 53.7 miles from Worcester, MA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.9 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 24 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.7 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 8m

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

Before You Leave

+

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

+

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

+

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 107.3 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Worcester, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 40.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 53.7 mi from Worcester, MA · 1h 10m into the drive

city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Holyoke, MA

54 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

Palmer, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Holyoke, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in North Adams, MA

The final approach into North Adams, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around North Adams, MA.

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

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...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 55.5
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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.17 one way

$34.34 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $18.73 $37.45
premium $4.82 $20.37 $40.75
diesel $5.61 $23.69 $47.38

Estimated Tolls: $2.45

Massachusetts Turnpike (40.9 mi) $2.45

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

$17

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.2 0 $11.27 $5.15
Efficient EV 26.8 0 $9.39 $4.29
EV Truck/SUV 42.9 0 $15.02 $6.87

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 16, 2026

Origin

Worcester, MA

Late night in Worcester on Saturday

Local time

5:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

North Adams, MA

Late night in North Adams on Saturday

Local time

5:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 42m 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 Worcester, MA to North Adams, MA covers 107.3 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Savoy Road, Berkshire Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.7 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 $17.17 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 107.3 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.

The route from Worcester, MA to North Adams, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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