How far is Ashburnham, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Ashburnham, MA to Boston, MA is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
62.26 mi
01h 16m
Flight
47.27 mi
76.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.27 mi
Kilometers
76.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.26 mi
Kilometers
100.2 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Return by in Ashburnham
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashburnham
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive Boston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashburnham
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boxborough
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

From Ashburnham
27.3 mi
00h 38m
To Boston
35 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashburnham and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashburnham and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    41 m · 8 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street North

    1301 ft · 22 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ashburnham State Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Ashburnham Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

    654 ft · 32 sec · Westminster Hill Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fairview Street

    155 m · 22 sec · Fairview Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Mayland Street

    752 ft · 38 sec · Mayland Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street

    1843 ft · 52 sec · River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on River Street

    2736 ft · 1 min · River Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kimball Street

    25 m · 3 sec · Kimball Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Kimball Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kimball Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Laurel Street

    1128 ft · 34 sec · Laurel Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Water Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Water Street

    2199 ft · 48 sec · Water Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    859 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Concord Turnpike

  20. 20

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3019 ft · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Concord Rotary

    100 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  25. 25

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2

  26. 26

    Continue on Concord Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Concord Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 16 East, US 3 North: Medford, Woburn

    144 m · 14 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight right onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1.5 km · 3 min · Alewife Brook Parkway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Powder House Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Powder House Boulevard

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Powder House Square

    71 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Exit the rotary

    8 m · 1 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Warner Street

    914 ft · 20 sec · Warner Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Harvard Street

    1 km · 1 min · Harvard Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Mystic Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Mystic Avenue

  36. 36

    Take the ramp straight toward I 93 South: Boston

    734 ft · 18 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1599 ft · 39 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center

    889 ft · 22 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

    598 ft · 27 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

  42. 42

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  43. 43

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashburnham and Boston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
45 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
21.5 mi · 34%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
6.26 mi · 10%
Cambridge Turnpike Rte 2
3.51 mi · 6%
Concord Highway
3.43 mi · 6%
I 93 South
2.46 mi · 4%
Ashburnham State Road
2.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Concord Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boxborough
00h 38m from Ashburnham
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ashburnham and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashburnham to Boston?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boxborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Ashburnham and 35 miles from Boston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ashburnham and Partly Sunny near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Boxborough

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Boxborough, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boxborough.

RAIL

Framingham station

25 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

32 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

33 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

34 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashburnham and Boston. Straight-line distance: 47.27 mi (76.08 km).

Ashburnham

#1 Ashburnham

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,350
Coordinates42.6362000, -71.9078500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Water Street (-71.908117, 42.636198)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.12
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.56 $17.12
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.67 $19.35
Premium $4.80 $10.56 $21.12
Diesel $4.49 $9.87 $19.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashburnham and Boston. The current time is 03:19:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.