Origin
Worcester, MA
Afternoon in Worcester on Friday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Worcester, MA to Ashby, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Worcester, MA
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Ashby, MA
Ron Lach
Trip Overview
The drive from Worcester, MA to Ashby, MA covers 34.5 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 190, John Fitch Highway, Concord Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on I 190. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 34.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 190 and John Fitch Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.1 miles on I 190.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 190 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 190 and John Fitch Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 290 East: Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 290 East: Marlboro
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19; 20
Toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster...
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 22
Toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
4
24.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
MA 12 / Water Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 12 / Water Street
Navigation decision point
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
John Fitch Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto John Fitch Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Worcester, MA and Ashby, MA, road signs point toward Leominster and Fitchburg.
Leominster
1.8 mi in
|
~3m
Fitchburg
20.4 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 190
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 190 | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| John Fitch Highway | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Concord Turnpike | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Ashby State Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Fitchburg State Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Abbott Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 290 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 190
— 19.1 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester, MA and Ashby, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto MA 9
154 ft
·
4 sec
·
Lincoln Square
3
Turn left onto MA 70
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lincoln Street
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 290 East: Marlboro
5
Merge onto I 290
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 290
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 19; 20
Toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 22
Toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
8
Continue on I 190
18 mi
·
20 min
·
I 190
9
Continue on I 190
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 190
Exit 19A
Toward Fitchburg
10
Merge onto MA 2
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Concord Turnpike
11
Turn right onto Abbott Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Abbott Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto MA 12
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Water Street
13
Turn right onto Bemis Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Bemis Road
14
Keep slight right at fork onto John Fitch Highway
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
John Fitch Highway
15
Enter roundabout onto Ashby State Road
32 ft
·
0 sec
·
Ashby State Road
16
Continue on Ashby State Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Ashby State Road
17
Continue on MA 31
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Fitchburg State Road
18
Continue on MA 119
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto Common Road
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Common Road
20
Arrive at destination
Common Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Worcester, MA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Worcester, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ashby, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ashby, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.52 one way
$11.04 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.02 | $12.04 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Concord Turnpike
(2.8 mi)
$0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Ashby, MA
Afternoon in Ashby on Friday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
27 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Worcester, MA to Ashby, MA covers 34.5 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 190, John Fitch Highway, Concord Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 miles from Worcester, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.52 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Worcester, MA and Ashby, MA, road signs point toward Leominster and Fitchburg.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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