Origin
Greenfield, MA
Late night in Greenfield on Sunday
Local time
12:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenfield, 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 38m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenfield, MA
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Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Greenfield to Worcester is 59.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 38 minutes via MA 2, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed drive experience, balancing faster road sections with more local street navigation. It's a straightforward trip, making it a good choice for a single-day journey without much need for overnight planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.7 miles from Greenfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MA 2 | 18.4 mi | 29m |
| Pleasant Street | 7 mi | 12m |
| Worcester Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Barre Paxton Road | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| New Salem Road | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| West Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Petersham Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Barre Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
MA 2
— 18.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenfield, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on MA 2A
205 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto US 5; MA 10
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal Street
3
Continue on US 5; MA 10
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Bernardston Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge onto MA 2
18 mi
·
29 min
·
MA 2
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 70
Toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester
7
Turn right
152 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn straight onto MA 122
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Turn straight onto US 202; MA 122
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Daniel Shays Highway
10
Turn left onto MA 122
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Petersham Road
11
Continue on MA 122
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
New Salem Road
12
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Barre Road
13
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
14
Turn right onto MA 32; MA 122
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pleasant Street
15
Continue on MA 32; MA 122
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Summer Street
16
Continue on MA 122
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Worcester Road
17
Continue on MA 122
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
18
Continue on MA 122
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Barre Paxton Road
19
Continue on MA 122
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Pleasant Street
20
Turn right onto MA 122
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Chandler Street
21
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can leave whenever it suits you best, and since the longest stretch is 18.4 miles, you won't need to worry about extended periods without services. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading out, as the estimated fuel cost is around $10. While no specific stops are noted, the relatively short distance means you can easily pull over if needed.
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 29.7 miles from Greenfield, MA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.4 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 13 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.7 miles or 47m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Greenfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 59.4 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Greenfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on MA 2 for about 18.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Greenfield, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street
Turn right onto US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
MA 2
Merge onto MA 2
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
20.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 70
Toward MA 122: Orange Center, Worcester
3
22.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
MA 122 / Petersham Road
Turn left onto MA 122 / Petersham Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.51 one way
$19.01 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.11 | $26.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
12:17 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
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
1h 38m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive, with 31% of it being on highways. You'll encounter stretches like the 18.4-mile segment on MA 2, which provides a more continuous pace. As you progress, the drive transitions, incorporating sections like Pleasant Street and Worcester Road, which will likely feel more like local routes. This variety means you'll experience different driving conditions, from more open road travel to navigating through towns.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on MA 2.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Greenfield, MA to Worcester, MA is easy. At 1h 38m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (MA 2): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenfield, MA
Full guide →Greenfield is in Franklin County, Massachusetts. It is home to Greenfield Community College.
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 38m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on MA 2. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 5; MA 10 / Federal Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (MA 2): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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