How far is Ayer, MA from Mansfield, MA?
The driving distance from Ayer, MA to Mansfield, MA is about 55.3 miles (89 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ayer and Mansfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ayer and Mansfield.
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Start on Park Street
121 m · 12 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Harvard Road
1158 ft · 20 sec · Harvard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Littleton Road
129 m · 7 sec · Littleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Littleton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road
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Continue on Ayer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road
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Continue on King Street
1.2 km · 1 min · King Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton
1792 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
46 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Boston
1990 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 South: Mansfield
2076 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Commercial Street
1 km · 1 min · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto Chauncy Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Chauncy Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
141 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
10 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
7 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ayer and Mansfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 495 South
Merge slight left
46 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ayer and Sunny near Mansfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ayer to Mansfield?
The road trip is about 55.3 miles (89 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Ayer and 27.7 miles from Mansfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ayer and Sunny near Mansfield.
Stop Ideas Near Cordaville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cordaville.
Framingham station
Union Station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ayer and Mansfield. Straight-line distance: 41.1 mi (66.14 km).
#1 Ayer
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,211 |
| Coordinates | 42.5612000, -71.5897900 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mansfield
Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.0334300, -71.2189400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mansfield (-71.21894, 42.03343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $8.40 | $16.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $10.44 | $20.87 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $12.34 | $24.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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