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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.22 mi
00h 48m
Flight
26.37 mi
42.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.37 mi
Kilometers
42.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.22 mi
Kilometers
48.64 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashburnham
Sat, Apr 11, 7:11 PM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-11T18:23
Arrive Ashburnham
Sat, Apr 11, 7:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worcester
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
Princeton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
15.1 mi
00h 24m
To Ashburnham
15.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 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 Worcester and Ashburnham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3267 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Square

    47 m · 4 sec · Lincoln Square

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lincoln Street

    1421 ft · 31 sec · Lincoln Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 East: Marlboro

    1324 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3247 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street

    788 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster

    1897 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton

    1683 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Redemption Rock Trail North

    11 m · 1 sec · Redemption Rock Trail North

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Redemption Rock Trail North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Redemption Rock Trail North

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Fitchburg Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Fitchburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Princeton Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Princeton Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Westminster Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Westminster Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Sanborn Street

    2939 ft · 2 min · Sanborn Street

  18. 18

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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Ashburnham Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Ashburnham State Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Ashburnham State Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Fitchburg Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street North

    1301 ft · 24 sec · Main Street North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Water Street

    41 m · 3 sec · Water Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 190 North
8.88 mi · 29%
Fitchburg Road
4.97 mi · 16%
Redemption Rock Trail
4.81 mi · 16%
Ashburnham State Road
2.3 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.71 mi · 6%
Redemption Rock Trail North
1.64 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Princeton
00h 24m from Worcester
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Princeton and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Worcester City Hall

Worcester , MA
455 Main St UNIT 309, Worcester, MA 01608
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City Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

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Worcester, MA 01608
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Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

42 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

49 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

53 mi away
13 Railroad St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Ashburnham. Straight-line distance: 26.37 mi (42.44 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population184,570
Coordinates42.2625900, -71.8022900
Altitude147
CountryUnited States
Ashburnham

#2 Ashburnham

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,350
Coordinates42.6362000, -71.9078500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Ashburnham (-71.90785, 42.6362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.04 L · about $4.16
Round trip
$8.32
2.14 gal · 8.08 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester 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.