Origin
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Friday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Northampton, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
65.7 mi
106 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 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worcester, MA
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Northampton, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to Northampton, MA covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Franklin Street, Green Street, Kelley Square for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.51 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m 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 23m drive with frequent turns across 65.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Franklin 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 Worcester, MA to Northampton, MA is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Worcester, MA to Northampton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Street | — | — |
| Green Street | — | — |
| Kelley Square | — | — |
| Vernon Street | — | — |
| MA 12 South | — | — |
| Oxford Street | — | — |
| Southbridge Street | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Franklin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Northampton, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Franklin Street
3
Continue on Green Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Green Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
243 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kelley Square
5
Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Vernon Street
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge slight left
5.1 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
MA 12 South: Webster
9
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oxford Street
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
446 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southbridge Street
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 90
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
13
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 91 North: Holyoke
18
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
20
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
10 sec
21
Turn left onto Mount Tom Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conz Street
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Conz Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Conz Street
24
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Old South Street
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Street
26
Continue on New South Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
New South Street
27
Merge slight right onto Main Street
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
28
Continue on Elm Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elm Street
29
Turn right onto Crescent Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Crescent Street
30
Turn right onto Bancroft Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Bancroft Road
31
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Worcester, MA · 41m 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Northampton, MA
The final approach into Northampton, 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
$10.51 one way
$21.03 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.47 | $22.93 |
| premium | $4.82 | $12.48 | $24.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 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 | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
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
Northampton, MA
Late night in Northampton on Friday
Local time
1:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 23m 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 Northampton, MA covers 65.7 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Franklin Street, Green Street, Kelley Square. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $10.51 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 Worcester, MA to Northampton, MA is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Worcester, MA to Northampton, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worcester, MA to Northampton, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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