How far is Somerville, MA from Ashburnham, MA?

The driving distance from Somerville, MA to Ashburnham, MA is about 49.7 miles (80 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
49.73 mi
01h 22m
Flight
44.61 mi
71.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.61 mi
Kilometers
71.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.73 mi
Kilometers
80.04 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashburnham
Sat, Apr 11, 10:39 AM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Sat, Apr 11, 12:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-11T09:16
Arrive Ashburnham
Sat, Apr 11, 10:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
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
Littleton
MA

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

From Somerville
24.9 mi
00h 41m
To Ashburnham
24.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 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 Somerville and Ashburnham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    50 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dover Street

    1483 ft · 1 min · Dover Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Alewife Brook Parkway

    1895 ft · 50 sec · Alewife Brook Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Concord Turnpike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Concord Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Concord Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Cambridge Turnpike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Cambridge Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Concord Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Elm Street

    1635 ft · 35 sec · Elm Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Concord Rotary

    124 m · 5 sec · Union Turnpike

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on George W Stanton Highway

    1406 ft · 22 sec · George W Stanton Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Captain Isaac Davis Highway

    11.2 mi · 15 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Concord Turnpike

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Concord Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Abbott Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Laurel Street

    1128 ft · 34 sec · Laurel Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Kimball Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kimball Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward River Street

    22 m · 3 sec · River Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mayland Street

    752 ft · 33 sec · Mayland Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Fairview Street

    155 m · 28 sec · Fairview Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Westminster Hill Road

    654 ft · 32 sec · Westminster Hill Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Ashburnham Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Ashburnham State Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street North

    1301 ft · 24 sec · Main Street North

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Water Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Water Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville 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
31 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Concord Turnpike
11.7 mi · 24%
Captain Isaac Davis Highway
11.2 mi · 22%
Massachusetts Avenue
6.89 mi · 14%
Cambridge Turnpike
3.33 mi · 7%
Concord Highway
2.88 mi · 6%
Ashburnham State Road
2.3 mi · 5%
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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
44.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Littleton
00h 41m from Somerville
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Somerville 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 Somerville to Ashburnham?

The road trip is about 49.7 miles (80 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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 24.9 miles from Somerville and 24.9 miles from Ashburnham.

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

The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.81 one way or $13.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Somerville 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 Somerville and Ashburnham. Straight-line distance: 44.61 mi (71.79 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population80,935
Coordinates42.3876000, -71.0995000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Ashburnham

#2 Ashburnham

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,350
Coordinates42.6362000, -71.9078500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Somerville (-71.0995, 42.3876)
End: Ashburnham (-71.90785, 42.6362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.64 L · about $6.81
Round trip
$13.62
3.5 gal · 13.28 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.81 $13.62
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.69 $15.39
Premium $4.80 $8.40 $16.80
Diesel $4.49 $7.85 $15.71

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 Somerville and Ashburnham. The current time is 09:16:50.

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.