How far is Newton, MA from Ashburnham, MA?

The driving distance from Newton, MA to Ashburnham, MA is about 50.3 miles (81 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
50.34 mi
01h 19m
Flight
41.16 mi
66.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.16 mi
Kilometers
66.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.34 mi
Kilometers
81.01 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashburnham
Sat, Apr 11, 7:42 PM EDT
Return by in Newton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-11T18:23
Arrive Ashburnham
Sat, Apr 11, 7:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Littleton
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Newton
25.2 mi
00h 39m
To Ashburnham
25.2 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Homer Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    109 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    920 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    5.8 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg

    2204 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Concord Highway

    2731 ft · 44 sec · Concord Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  11. 11

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  14. 14

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue

  19. 19

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Laurel Street

    1128 ft · 34 sec · Laurel Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Kimball Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kimball Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    22 m · 3 sec · River Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mayland Street

    752 ft · 33 sec · Mayland Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Fairview Street

    155 m · 28 sec · Fairview Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

    654 ft · 32 sec · Westminster Hill Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Ashburnham Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Ashburnham State Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street North

    1301 ft · 24 sec · Main Street North

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Water Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Water Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 22%
Concord Turnpike
7.65 mi · 15%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.24 mi · 12%
Yankee Division Highway
5.79 mi · 12%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 7%
Commonwealth Avenue
3.09 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Captain Isaac Davis Highway

Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

11.2 mi · 00h 15m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton
00h 39m from Newton
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Ashburnham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.3 miles (81 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Littleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Newton and 25.2 miles from Ashburnham.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Ashburnham.

Stop Ideas Near Littleton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Littleton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Nashua, NH

28 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

31 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Ashburnham. Straight-line distance: 41.16 mi (66.24 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population87,803
Coordinates42.3370400, -71.2092200
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Ashburnham

#2 Ashburnham

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,350
Coordinates42.6362000, -71.9078500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Newton (-71.20922, 42.33704)
End: Ashburnham (-71.90785, 42.6362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.72 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.85
3.56 gal · 13.44 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.92 $13.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.83 $15.65
Premium $4.80 $8.54 $17.08
Diesel $4.49 $7.99 $15.98

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Newton and Ashburnham. The current time is 18:23:17.

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.