How far is Brookline, NH from Princeton, MA?
The driving distance from Brookline, NH to Princeton, MA is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookline and Princeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookline and Princeton.
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Start on Steam Mill Hill Road
854 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
573 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
58 m · 8 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
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Turn left onto Bond Street
1052 ft · 53 sec · Bond Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Route 13
2 mi · 3 min · Route 13
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Continue on Brookline Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road
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Continue on Brookline Street
2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street
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Turn straight onto Highland Street
111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street
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Turn slight left onto School Street
144 m · 10 sec · School Street
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Continue on Elm Street
2492 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Fitchburg Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Fitchburg Road
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Continue on Chase Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Chase Road
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Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Continue on Lunenburg Street
1849 ft · 57 sec · Lunenburg Street
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Turn sharp left onto John Fitch Highway
1.1 mi · 3 min · John Fitch Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bemis Road
2820 ft · 1 min · Bemis Road
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Turn left onto Water Street
775 ft · 15 sec · Water Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Abbott Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Turnpike
3.7 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 31: Fitchburg, Princeton
959 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
53 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Princeton Road
2601 ft · 52 sec · Princeton Road
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Continue on Fitchburg Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Fitchburg Road
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Turn straight onto Redemption Rock Trail North
1.6 mi · 3 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Princeton Road
12 m · 1 sec · East Princeton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Princeton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Princeton Road
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Turn straight onto Gregory Hill Road
1681 ft · 34 sec · Gregory Hill Road
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Turn slight right onto Hubbardston Road
41 m · 3 sec · Hubbardston Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hubbardston Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookline and Princeton.
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.
Concord Turnpike
At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Turnpike
3.67 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Brookline and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookline to Princeton?
The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Fitchburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.8 miles from Brookline and 13.8 miles from Princeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Brookline and Mostly Sunny near Princeton.
Stop Ideas Near Fitchburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Leominster City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fitchburg.
Nashua, NH
Union Station
Framingham station
Manchester, New Hampshire
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 22.69 mi (36.52 km).
#1 Brookline
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 5,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.7348100, -71.6581300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Princeton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3,486 |
| Coordinates | 42.4487000, -71.8773000 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton (-71.8773, 42.4487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.95 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $5.82 | $11.63 |
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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