Origin
Ashland, MA
Late night in Ashland on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashland, 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
32m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashland, MA
Phil Evenden
Worcester, MA
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Trip Overview
Ashland, MA to Worcester, MA is 19.8 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Turnpike Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays entirely within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll find this drive to be predominantly highway, making it a quick and straightforward connection between these two cities. It's an ideal option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Turnpike Road | 8 mi | 11m |
| Boston Turnpike | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Oak Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Cordaville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Oak Hill Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Turnpike Road
— 8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland, MA and Worcester, MA.
1
Start on this road
45 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Concord Street
241 ft
·
12 sec
·
Concord Street
3
Turn right onto Front Street
326 ft
·
13 sec
·
Front Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pleasant Street
6
Continue on Cordaville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cordaville Road
7
Turn right onto Oak Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Street
8
Continue on Oak Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oak Hill Road
9
Turn left onto MA 9
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Turnpike Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on MA 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
11
Continue on MA 9
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Boston Turnpike
12
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
13
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
14
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
15
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
16
Continue on Front Street
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Front Street
17
Turn right onto Foster Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Foster Street
18
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Concord Street
Turn left onto Concord Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Front Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Turn left onto MA 9 / Turnpike Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Front Street
Enter roundabout onto Front Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.17 one way
$6.34 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.46 | $6.91 |
| premium | $4.82 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.85
Turnpike Road
(8 mi)
$0.56
Boston Turnpike
(4.1 mi)
$0.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Worcester on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans heavily towards highway driving, with 62% of the journey on faster roads. Expect a fairly direct experience with an 8-mile stretch on Turnpike Road that keeps you moving. The profile is described as highway-focused, suggesting a consistent pace for much of the 19.8 miles. While not overly complex, the use of Turnpike Road and Boston Turnpike indicates you'll be on well-established thoroughfares for the majority of this short trip.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Turnpike Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Turnpike Road and Boston Turnpike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Concord Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Concord Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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 32m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Turnpike Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.85 in tolls one way, starting with Turnpike Road. 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.
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: near the start (Concord Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Adams National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). 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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