Origin
Worcester, MA
Morning in Worcester on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to South Hadley, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
55 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
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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South Hadley, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to South Hadley, MA covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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 $8.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 55 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m 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 13m drive with frequent turns across 55 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 South Hadley, MA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 South Hadley, 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 South Hadley, 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
30 mi
·
34 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 33: Chicopee
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
MA 33: Chicopee
16
Keep slight right
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
17
Keep slight left
180 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn left onto Memorial Drive
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Drive
19
Continue on Willimansett Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Willimansett Street
20
Continue on Lyman Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lyman Street
21
Turn right onto Newton Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Newton Street
22
Continue on College Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
College Street
23
Turn right onto Church Street
249 ft
·
11 sec
·
Church Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.5 mi from Worcester, MA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in South Hadley, MA
The final approach into South Hadley, 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
$8.80 one way
$17.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.70 | $3.52 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
South Hadley, MA
Morning in South Hadley on Saturday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
23 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 13m 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 South Hadley, MA covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 13m 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 27.5 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 $8.80 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 South Hadley, MA is easy. At 1h 13m 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 South Hadley, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Worcester, MA to South Hadley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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