How far is Worcester, MA from Ashfield, MA?

The driving distance from Worcester, MA to Ashfield, MA is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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
83.41 mi
01h 55m
Flight
53.52 mi
86.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.52 mi
Kilometers
86.13 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.41 mi
Kilometers
134.23 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Worcester
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worcester
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Ashfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Ludlow
MA

Town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Worcester
41.6 mi
00h 57m
To Ashfield
41.8 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and Ashfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    41 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1461 ft · 46 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Green Street

    1712 ft · 35 sec · Green Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Kelley Square

    74 m · 4 sec · Vernon Street

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Vernon Street

    45 m · 3 sec · Vernon Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    993 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    33 mi · 38 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke

    1377 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 91: Holyoke, Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 91 North: Holyoke

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton

    1053 ft · 30 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Mount Tom Road

    2441 ft · 53 sec · Mount Tom Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conz Street

    46 m · 3 sec · Conz Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Conz Street

    2465 ft · 56 sec · Conz Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Old South Street

    675 ft · 18 sec · Old South Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street

    551 ft · 9 sec · South Street

  26. 26

    Continue on New South Street

    556 ft · 12 sec · New South Street

  27. 27

    Merge slight right onto Main Street

    51 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Elm Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Elm Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Locust Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Locust Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    43 m · 8 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    3078 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Haydenville Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Haydenville Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Street

    2635 ft · 53 sec · North Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Ashfield Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Ashfield Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Williamsburg Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Williamsburg Road

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Conway Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Conway Road

  39. 39

    Continue on Main Street

    1798 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Baptist Corner Road

    48 m · 8 sec · Baptist Corner Road

  41. 41

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and Ashfield.

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
42 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
44.2 mi · 53%
I 91 North
11 mi · 13%
Vernon Street
5.32 mi · 6%
Williamsburg Road
4.99 mi · 6%
Main Street
4.15 mi · 5%
Ashfield Road
3.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

33 mi · 00h 38m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
53.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ludlow
00h 57m from Worcester
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Ashfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Worcester to Ashfield?

The road trip is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Ludlow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.6 miles from Worcester and 41.8 miles from Ashfield.

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

The direct path is about 53.5 miles (86.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.44 one way or $22.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Worcester and Mostly Sunny near Ashfield.

Stop Ideas Near Ludlow

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ludlow, 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 Ludlow.

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

11 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

24 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

30 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and Ashfield. Straight-line distance: 53.52 mi (86.13 km).

Worcester

#1 Worcester

The second most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Ashfield

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population1,720
Coordinates42.5264700, -72.7884300
Altitude378
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester (-71.80229, 42.26259)
End: Ashfield (-72.78843, 42.52647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.94 gal
11.14 L · about $11.44
Round trip
$22.87
5.88 gal · 22.28 L
Estimated CO2
26.1 kg one way
Round trip: 52.3 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.44 $22.87
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.93 $25.85
Premium $4.80 $14.11 $28.22
Diesel $4.49 $13.19 $26.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worcester and Ashfield. The current time is 04:54:56.

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.