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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.62 mi
00h 49m
Flight
22.69 mi
36.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.69 mi
Kilometers
36.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.62 mi
Kilometers
44.45 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Princeton
Thu, Jun 25, 9:46 AM EDT
Return by in Brookline
Thu, Jun 25, 10:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookline
2026-06-25T08:57
Arrive Princeton
Thu, Jun 25, 9:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookline
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Fitchburg
MA

The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.

From Brookline
13.8 mi
00h 24m
To Princeton
13.8 mi
00h 24m

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 Princeton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 10 sec · School Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    2492 ft · 1 min · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Fitchburg Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Chase Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Chase Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Lunenburg Street

    1849 ft · 57 sec · Lunenburg Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto John Fitch Highway

    1.1 mi · 3 min · John Fitch Highway

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bemis Road

    2820 ft · 1 min · Bemis Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Water Street

    775 ft · 15 sec · Water Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Abbott Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 31: Fitchburg, Princeton

    959 ft · 26 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    53 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Princeton Road

    2601 ft · 52 sec · Princeton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Fitchburg Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Redemption Rock Trail North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Redemption Rock Trail North

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Princeton Road

    12 m · 1 sec · East Princeton Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto East Princeton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Princeton Road

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Gregory Hill Road

    1681 ft · 34 sec · Gregory Hill Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Hubbardston Road

    41 m · 3 sec · Hubbardston Road

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
105.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fitchburg Road
5.73 mi · 21%
Concord Turnpike
3.67 mi · 13%
Chase Road
2.8 mi · 10%
Brookline Road
2.63 mi · 10%
East Princeton Road
2.47 mi · 9%
Route 13
2.03 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fitchburg
00h 24m from Brookline
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fitchburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 1.6 mi away

City Hall - Internet Backbone Point

Fitchburg , MA
Boulder Dr, Fitchburg, MA 01420
Landmark
Leominster City Hall
Meeting point 3.4 mi away

Leominster City Hall

Leominster , MA
25 West St, Leominster, MA 01453
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

34 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Union Station

36 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

46 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Manchester, New Hampshire

53 mi away
119 Canal St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookline and Princeton. Straight-line distance: 22.69 mi (36.52 km).

Brookline

#1 Brookline

Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States

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

#2 Princeton

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population3,486
Coordinates42.4487000, -71.8773000
Altitude346
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)
End: Princeton (-71.8773, 42.4487)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Hampshire · Jun 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookline and Princeton. The current time is 08:57:09.

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.