How far is Worcester, MA from Ashburnham, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Ashburnham, MA is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Ashburnham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and Ashburnham.
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Start on Main Street
3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square
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Turn left onto Lincoln Street
1421 ft · 31 sec · Lincoln Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
3247 ft · 55 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
788 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
1897 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
1683 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail
4.8 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North
11 m · 1 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
1.2 km · 2 min · Westminster Street
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Turn left onto Sanborn Street
2939 ft · 2 min · Sanborn Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ashburnham Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street
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Continue on Ashburnham State Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road
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Continue on Fitchburg Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg Road
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Continue on Main Street North
1301 ft · 24 sec · Main Street North
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Turn right onto Water Street
41 m · 3 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Ashburnham.
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.
I 190 North
Continue straight
8.37 mi · 00h 10m
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 Worcester 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 Worcester to Ashburnham?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Worcester and 15.1 miles from Ashburnham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.4 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Worcester and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Ashburnham.
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 Worcester and Ashburnham. Straight-line distance: 26.37 mi (42.44 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashburnham
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 6,350 |
| Coordinates | 42.6362000, -71.9078500 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashburnham (-71.90785, 42.6362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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 | $3.89 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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