How far is Princeton, MA from Brookline, NH?
The driving distance from Princeton, MA to Brookline, NH is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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.
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 Princeton and Brookline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princeton and Brookline.
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Start on Hubbardston Road
41 m · 5 sec · Hubbardston Road
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Continue on Gregory Hill Road
1778 ft · 36 sec · Gregory Hill Road
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Turn slight left onto East Princeton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Princeton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Redemption Rock Trail North
30 m · 2 sec · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North
1.6 mi · 3 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Turn slight right onto Fitchburg Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Fitchburg Road
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Continue on Princeton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Princeton Road
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Turn right onto Westminster Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Westminster Street
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Continue on River Street
2059 ft · 59 sec · River Street
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Continue on River Street
2736 ft · 1 min · River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kimball Street
25 m · 3 sec · Kimball Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Kimball Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kimball Street
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Continue on Laurel Street
1128 ft · 39 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
85 m · 6 sec · Water Street
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Turn right
1487 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Lunenburg Street
1 mi · 3 min · Lunenburg Street
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Continue on Massachusetts Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Avenue
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Turn left onto Chase Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Chase Road
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Continue on Fitchburg Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Fitchburg Road
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Continue on Elm Street
2492 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on School Street
144 m · 8 sec · School Street
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Continue on Highland Street
111 m · 6 sec · Highland Street
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Turn straight onto Brookline Street
2323 ft · 39 sec · Brookline Street
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Continue on Brookline Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Brookline Road
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Continue on Route 13
2 mi · 3 min · Route 13
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Turn right onto Bond Street
1059 ft · 47 sec · Bond Street
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Turn right onto Meetinghouse Hill Road
58 m · 5 sec · Meetinghouse Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
573 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Steam Mill Hill Road
843 ft · 29 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Steam Mill Hill Road
3 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Steam Mill Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Princeton and Brookline.
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.
Fitchburg Road
Turn slight right onto Fitchburg Road
3.29 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 Princeton and Mostly Sunny near Brookline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Princeton to Brookline?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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 13.3 miles from Princeton and 13.3 miles from Brookline.
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 3.9 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 $3.66 one way or $7.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Princeton and Mostly Sunny near Brookline.
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 Princeton and Brookline. Straight-line distance: 22.69 mi (36.52 km).
#1 Princeton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 3,486 |
| Coordinates | 42.4487000, -71.8773000 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookline
Town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States
| Population | 5,495 |
| Coordinates | 42.7348100, -71.6581300 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookline (-71.65813, 42.73481)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.89 | $3.66 | $7.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
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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