Origin
Ashfield, MA
Morning in Ashfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashfield, MA to Worcester, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
83.3 mi
134 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashfield, MA
Italo Melo
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
This 90.3-mile drive from Ashfield to Worcester, Massachusetts, is a straightforward 1-hour-and-38-minute journey that's perfect for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it’s an economical option for exploring the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more connected-to-the-landscape experience rather than high-speed travel. Given its relatively short duration and lack of designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility to set your own pace. This trip offers a practical way to connect two points within the state without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.6 miles from Ashfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 43.9 mi | 50m |
| I 91 | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| I 290 | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Williamsburg Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Ashfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Elm Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 43.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashfield, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
186 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Baptist Corner Road
157 ft
·
11 sec
·
Baptist Corner Road
3
Turn left onto MA 116
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 116
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Conway Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Williamsburg Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Williamsburg Road
6
Continue on Ashfield Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ashfield Road
7
Continue on North Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto MA 9
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on MA 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haydenville Road
10
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 9
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on MA 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
14
Continue on MA 9
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right onto MA 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
New South Street
16
Continue on MA 10
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Street
17
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old South Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Conz Street
19
Enter roundabout onto US 5
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
20
Continue on US 5
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
21
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
22
Merge onto I 91
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 91
23
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 14
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 90
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
26
Merge onto I 90
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 90
Toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
Use the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 395, I 290
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 290
31
Continue on I 290
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 290
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 17
Toward MA 122A: Kelly Square
33
Turn left onto MA 122A
423 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vernon Street
Use the straight lane.
34
Enter roundabout onto Green Street
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
Green Street
35
Continue on Green Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Green Street
36
Continue on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Franklin Street
37
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
38
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour-and-38-minute drive, departing mid-morning allows for a relaxed start from Ashfield and arrival in Worcester with ample daylight. Since the route is under 100 miles and has no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed for breaks or to appreciate any unexpected sights. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $14 estimated cost is based on consistent driving, and frequent stops or slower speeds could slightly alter this. A practical tip for this turn-heavy route is to ensure your GPS or navigation app is fully updated, as local road configurations can sometimes be less intuitive than major highways.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.6 miles from Ashfield, MA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.6 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Worcester, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ashfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ashfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 83.3 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Ashfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 43.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Ashfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 30.6 and 76.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
30.6 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 14
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany NY
6
31.7 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East: Worcester, Boston
8
76.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 90
Toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
6
76.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
7
76.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 395, I 290
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 395, I 290
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.33 one way
$26.66 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.39 | $36.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.64
Massachusetts Turnpike
(43.9 mi)
$2.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
| Efficient EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.66 | $5.33 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Worcester, MA
Morning in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 23
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 83.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway miles contributing to the 90.3-mile total. You'll be navigating roads like Baptist Corner Road and Main Street, which often means a more intimate feel with your surroundings. The absence of long highway stretches indicates a journey characterized by frequent adjustments and varied speed limits, typical of local and town roads. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch specified, this profile suggests a continuous engagement with the road and the communities you pass through, rather than extended periods of monotonous driving.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.3 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ashfield, MA and Worcester, MA, road signs point toward Albany and Boston.
Albany
30.6 mi in
|
~49m
Boston
31.7 mi in
|
~52m
About the Cities
Arriving in Worcester, MA
Full guide →Founded 1848
Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.
Top landmarks
- • Clark University — American private university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts
- • Cathedral of Saint Paul — church in Massachusetts, United States
- • Worcester Academy — private high school in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 83.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 43.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.64 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Worcester, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Worcester, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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