How far is Brookline, NH from Ashburnham, MA?

The driving distance from Brookline, NH to Ashburnham, MA is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.3 mi
00h 37m
Flight
14.4 mi
23.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.4 mi
Kilometers
23.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.3 mi
Kilometers
31.06 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashburnham
Thu, Jun 25, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Thu, Jun 25, 10:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-06-25T09:05
Arrive Ashburnham
Thu, Jun 25, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Ashby
MA

City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America

From Brookline
9.6 mi
00h 18m
To Ashburnham
9.6 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Steam Mill Hill Road

    854 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    573 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Meetinghouse Hill Road

    58 m · 8 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bond Street

    1052 ft · 53 sec · Bond Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 13

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 13

  6. 6

    Continue on Brookline Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Brookline Street

    2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Highland Street

    111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    144 m · 13 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wheeler Road

    1465 ft · 42 sec · Wheeler Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Ashby Road

    1441 ft · 41 sec · Ashby Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Turnpike Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on West State Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West State Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Rindge State Road

    985 ft · 20 sec · Rindge State Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ashby Road

    3.6 mi · 8 min · Ashby Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Water Street

    2202 ft · 44 sec · Water Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
103.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
4.65 mi · 24%
Ashby Road
3.86 mi · 20%
Brookline Road
2.63 mi · 14%
West State Road
2.13 mi · 11%
Turnpike Road
2.12 mi · 11%
Route 13
2.03 mi · 11%
Longest Stretch

Ashby Road

Turn left onto Ashby Road

3.59 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashby
00h 18m from Brookline
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brookline and Mostly Sunny near Ashburnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Brookline and 9.6 miles from Ashburnham.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookline and Mostly Sunny near Ashburnham.

Stop Ideas Near Ashby

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ashby and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

29 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

45 mi away
119 Canal St.
RAIL

Union Station

46 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

55 mi away
417 Waverly St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Ashburnham. Straight-line distance: 14.4 mi (23.17 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

Population5,495
Coordinates42.7348100, -71.6581300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Ashburnham

#2 Ashburnham

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,350
Coordinates42.6362000, -71.9078500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)
End: Ashburnham (-71.90785, 42.6362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.58 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.37
1.36 gal · 5.16 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $2.68 $5.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $3.03 $6.06
Premium $4.86 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $6.00 $4.08 $8.16

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 New Hampshire · Jun 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Ashburnham. The current time is 09:05:04.

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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.