Athol, MA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Athol, MA have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 87 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Athol, MA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

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Trip Routes

5

Longest Drive

111.5 mi

New Bedford, MA

Quickest Drive

1h 16m

Lowell, MA

Plan Around Athol, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Athol, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Lowell, MA to Athol, MA 53.8 mi · 1h 16m

Continue From Athol, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Athol, MA to New Bedford, MA 111.5 mi · 2h 32m Athol, MA to Fall River, MA 98.2 mi · 2h 15m Athol, MA to Haverhill, MA 72.2 mi · 1h 39m Athol, MA to Newton, MA 65.1 mi · 1h 37m

Trips from Athol, MA

Athol, MA to New Bedford, MA

111.5 mi 2h 32m

Athol, MA to Fall River, MA

98.2 mi 2h 15m

Athol, MA to Haverhill, MA

72.2 mi 1h 39m

Athol, MA to Newton, MA

65.1 mi 1h 37m

Driving from Athol, MA

On average, trips departing from Athol, MA run 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 1m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 112 miles (2h 32m), while the shortest is just 65 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Athol, MA most often head toward New Bedford, MA (111.5 mi, 2h 32m), Fall River, MA (98.2 mi, 2h 15m), Haverhill, MA (72.2 mi, 1h 39m), and Newton, MA (65.1 mi, 1h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 87-mile drive from Athol, MA, expect to burn about 3.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Athol, MA and 1 routes heading into Athol, MA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 65 to 112 miles.

The longest mapped route from Athol, MA covers 112 miles and takes approximately 2h 32m. Shorter options start at just 65 miles.

The average route from Athol, MA runs about 87 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Athol, MA include New Bedford, MA, Fall River, MA, Haverhill, MA and Newton, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Athol, MA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

8,711

Median Income

$61,742

Median Home Value

$227,000

Median Age

36.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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destinations from Athol, MA.

Trips to Athol, MA

Lowell, MA to Athol, MA

53.8 mi 1h 16m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Athol, MA that also have route pages.

Newton, MA 65.1 mi · 1h 37m Haverhill, MA 72.2 mi · 1h 39m Fall River, MA 98.2 mi · 2h 15m New Bedford, MA 111.5 mi · 2h 32m

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