How far is Mansfield, MA from Ayer, MA?
The driving distance from Mansfield, MA to Ayer, MA is about 55.6 miles (89.4 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 21m 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
Driving 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 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mansfield and Ayer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield and Ayer.
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Start on the route
24 m · 7 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
48 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakland Street
110 m · 11 sec · Oakland Street
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Turn right onto Chauncy Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Chauncy Street
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro
2815 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left
45.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 110: Littleton, Ayer
2103 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto King Street
1 mi · 2 min · King Street
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Continue on Ayer Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ayer Road
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Continue on Littleton Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Littleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
69 m · 4 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Park Street
128 m · 7 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mansfield and Ayer.
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 North
Merge slight left
45.5 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 Mansfield and Sunny near Ayer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mansfield to Ayer?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.4 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 27.8 miles from Mansfield and 27.8 miles from Ayer.
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 14.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mansfield and Sunny near Ayer.
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 Mansfield and Ayer. Straight-line distance: 41.1 mi (66.14 km).
#1 Mansfield
Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 24,539 |
| Coordinates | 42.0334300, -71.2189400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ayer
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 8,211 |
| Coordinates | 42.5612000, -71.5897900 |
| Altitude | 73 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ayer (-71.58979, 42.5612)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 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 | $8.45 | $16.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $12.40 | $24.80 |
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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