Origin
Chesterfield, MA
Late night in Chesterfield on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chesterfield, MA to Worcester, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
80.9 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chesterfield, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
This 80.9-mile drive from Chesterfield to Worcester, Massachusetts, will take about 1 hour and 32 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, perfect for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stop. You'll mainly navigate local roads like South Street, East Street, and Chesterfield Road, with no highway driving involved, making for a more connected journey. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $13, which is quite budget-friendly. Given its relatively short distance and local road profile, this route offers a relaxed pace for exploring the Northeast region of Massachusetts.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Chesterfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Street | — | — |
| East Street | — | — |
| Chesterfield Road | — | — |
| Sylvester Road | — | — |
| West Farms Road | — | — |
| Glendale Road | — | — |
| Torrey Street | — | — |
| Loudville Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterfield, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on Main Road
289 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Road
2
Turn left onto South Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
3
Continue on East Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Street
4
Continue on Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Chesterfield Road
5
Turn right onto Sylvester Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sylvester Road
6
Continue on West Farms Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farms Road
7
Continue on Glendale Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glendale Road
8
Continue on Torrey Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Torrey Street
9
Turn left onto Loudville Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Loudville Road
10
Continue on Glendale Street
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Glendale Street
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto Union Street
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Union Street
13
Continue on Cottage Street
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Cottage Street
14
Continue on Holyoke Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Street
15
Continue on Mountain Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
16
Continue on Easthampton Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Easthampton Road
17
Turn slight right
223 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn slight right onto Northampton Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Northampton Street
19
Turn left onto West Franklin Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Franklin Street
20
Continue on Resnic Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Resnic Boulevard
21
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
22
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
MA 141 East: Chicopee Falls
24
Turn straight onto Grattan Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grattan Street
25
Turn left onto McKinstry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
McKinstry Avenue
26
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
502 ft
·
19 sec
·
Montgomery Street
27
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
28
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
29
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
1 min
30
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
41 mi
·
46 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
31
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
32
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
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 395, I 290
34
Keep slight left to continue on I 290
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 290
35
Continue straight
5.1 mi
·
6 min
36
Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
MA 122A: Kelly Square
37
Turn left onto Vernon Street
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vernon Street
38
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square
203 ft
·
3 sec
·
Kelley Square
39
Exit the rotary onto Green Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Green Street
40
Continue on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Franklin Street
41
At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 32-minute duration and the local road nature of this 80.9-mile trip, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid any potential rush hour and allow for a relaxed start. Since there are no designated stops, keep an eye out for convenient spots to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment along South Street or Chesterfield Road. The $13 fuel estimate is minimal, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Pay attention to posted speed limits, as they can vary significantly on these local roads.
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 40.5 miles from Chesterfield, MA, or about 46m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 miles or 46m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chesterfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chesterfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Chesterfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Chesterfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.95 one way
$25.89 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.12 | $28.24 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.36 | $30.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Worcester, MA
Late night in Worcester on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
5 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 32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 80.9-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route unfolds primarily on smaller, winding roads, rather than high-speed arteries. While there isn't a specific longest uninterrupted stretch noted, the nature of local driving means you'll likely encounter frequent turns and changes in speed limits. This type of driving requires your full attention, offering a more intimate experience with the landscape as you transition through towns and rural areas on South Street, East Street, and Chesterfield Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Chesterfield, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 32m 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 Chesterfield, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 32m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Chesterfield, MA to Worcester, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worcester, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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