How far is South Ashburnham, MA from Worcester, MA?
The driving distance from South Ashburnham, MA to Worcester, MA is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Ashburnham and Worcester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Ashburnham and Worcester.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Westminster Street
2343 ft · 46 sec · Westminster Street
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Continue on South Ashburnham Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Ashburnham Road
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Turn slight right onto Oakmont Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Oakmont Avenue
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Continue on North Common Road
2774 ft · 56 sec · North Common Road
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Continue on Bacon Street
2206 ft · 49 sec · Bacon Street
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Turn left onto Elliott Street
1289 ft · 59 sec · Elliott Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
2655 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Hager Park Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Hager Park Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Redemption Rock Trail North
2.9 mi · 6 min · Redemption Rock Trail North
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
32 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Redemption Rock Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
1781 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn
1933 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2716 ft · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Main Street
1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Ashburnham and Worcester.
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.
Redemption Rock Trail
Merge slight left
8.52 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving South Ashburnham and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Ashburnham to Worcester?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from South Ashburnham and 15.8 miles from Worcester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.34 one way or $8.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Ashburnham and Mostly Sunny near Worcester.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Worcester City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Princeton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Ashburnham and Worcester. Straight-line distance: 25.02 mi (40.27 km).
#1 South Ashburnham
South Ashburnham is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.6103700, -71.9389700 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-71.802507, 42.262637)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.34 | $8.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $5.47 | $10.95 |
| Diesel | $6.26 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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