How far is Framingham, MA from Ashburnham, MA?

The driving distance from Framingham, MA to Ashburnham, MA is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
43.83 mi
01h 13m
Flight
35.16 mi
56.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.16 mi
Kilometers
56.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.83 mi
Kilometers
70.53 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashburnham
Wed, Apr 15, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Framingham
Wed, Apr 15, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Framingham
2026-04-15T03:57
Arrive Ashburnham
Wed, Apr 15, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Framingham
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
Bolton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Framingham
21.9 mi
00h 36m
To Ashburnham
21.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    36 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    21 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    25 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kendall Street

    70 m · 12 sec · Kendall Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    78 m · 15 sec · Concord Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1594 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Worcester Road

    112 m · 7 sec · Worcester Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1112 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Turnpike Road

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Turnpike Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell

    2026 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 117: Bolton, Stow

    867 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 117: Bolton, Stow

    115 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Seven Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridge Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1703 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Fitchburg

    1.6 km · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue

  26. 26

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Laurel Street

    1128 ft · 34 sec · Laurel Street

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Kimball Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kimball Street

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    22 m · 3 sec · River Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mayland Street

    752 ft · 33 sec · Mayland Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Fairview Street

    155 m · 28 sec · Fairview Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

    654 ft · 32 sec · Westminster Hill Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Ashburnham Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Ashburnham State Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

  36. 36

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Main Street North

    1301 ft · 24 sec · Main Street North

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Water Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Water Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Framingham 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
39 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 North
10.6 mi · 24%
Main Street
8.72 mi · 20%
Turnpike Road
3.57 mi · 8%
Worcester Road
3.22 mi · 7%
Concord Turnpike
2.84 mi · 6%
Ashburnham State Road
2.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 495 North

Merge slight left

10.3 mi · 00h 12m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bolton
00h 36m from Framingham
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Framingham and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Ashburnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Bolton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Framingham and 21.9 miles from Ashburnham.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.03 one way or $12.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Framingham and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Ashburnham.

Stop Ideas Near Bolton

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 Bolton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

39 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
BUS

Nashua, NH

41 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Framingham and Ashburnham. Straight-line distance: 35.16 mi (56.59 km).

Framingham

#1 Framingham

Town in Massachusetts

Population73,892
Coordinates42.2792600, -71.4161700
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Ashburnham

#2 Ashburnham

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,350
Coordinates42.6362000, -71.9078500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Framingham (-71.41617, 42.27926)
End: Ashburnham (-71.90785, 42.6362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.85 L · about $6.03
Round trip
$12.06
3.1 gal · 11.7 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.03 $12.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.82 $13.63
Premium $4.80 $7.44 $14.88
Diesel $4.49 $6.96 $13.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Framingham and Ashburnham. The current time is 03:57:40.

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.