How far is Ashfield, MA from Worcester, MA?

The driving distance from Ashfield, MA to Worcester, MA is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
90.33 mi
01h 38m
Flight
53.52 mi
86.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.33 mi
Kilometers
145.38 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in Ashfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashfield
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashfield
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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Ashfield
41.6 mi
00h 49m
To Worcester
48.7 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashfield and Worcester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashfield and Worcester.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Baptist Corner Road

    48 m · 12 sec · Baptist Corner Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1798 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Conway Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Conway Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Williamsburg Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Ashfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Street

    2635 ft · 59 sec · North Street

  8. 8

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

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street

    25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Locust Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto New South Street

    556 ft · 10 sec · New South Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Street

    551 ft · 17 sec · South Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Conz Street

    2477 ft · 49 sec · Conz Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Tom Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Mount Tom Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Mount Tom Road

    689 ft · 13 sec · Mount Tom Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    2223 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY

    1.5 km · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Worcester, Boston

    2734 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.9 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    2031 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290

    794 ft · 19 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 122A: Kelly Square

    1246 ft · 36 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Vernon Street

    129 m · 10 sec · Vernon Street

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    62 m · 3 sec · Green Street

  35. 35

    Exit the rotary onto Green Street

    1683 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1539 ft · 49 sec · Franklin Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    41 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashfield and Worcester.

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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
43.9 mi · 49%
Mount Tom Road
11.2 mi · 12%
I 290
5.41 mi · 6%
Williamsburg Road
4.99 mi · 6%
Ashfield Road
3.63 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.09 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43.9 mi · 00h 51m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
00h 49m from Ashfield
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashfield and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashfield to Worcester?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Ashfield and 48.7 miles from Worcester.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.41 one way or $24.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashfield and Partly Sunny near Worcester.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ludlow, 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 Ludlow.

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashfield and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 53.52 mi (86.13 km).

Ashfield

#1 Ashfield

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,720
Coordinates42.5264700, -72.7884300
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Worcester

#2 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Start: Baptist Corner Road (-72.789175, 42.526598)
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.07 L · about $12.41
Round trip
$24.82
6.38 gal · 24.14 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.41 $24.82
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.03 $28.05
Premium $4.80 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $4.49 $14.32 $28.63

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 Ashfield and Worcester. The current time is 03:22:16.

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.