Massachusetts Route 78

Route 78 marker

Route 78
Route information
Length: 9.73 mi[1] (15.66 km)
Major junctions
South end: Route 2A in Orange
North end: NH Route 78 in Winchester, NH
Location
Counties: Franklin
Highway system
Route 75Route 79

Route 78 is a short southnorth highway in northeastern Franklin County, Massachusetts.

Route description

Route 78 begins at Route 2A in Orange, just north of the Springfield Terminal railroad tracks and the Millers River. After 1.4 miles (2.3 km), the route enters the town of Warwick. The route passes by several portions of Warwick State Forest and through the town center, before passing Mount Grace and entering Winchester, New Hampshire as New Hampshire Route 78. The route does not intersect any other state routes.

Route 78 at its northern terminus looking southbound.

Major Intersections

The entire route is in Franklin County.

LocationmikmDestinationsNotes
Orange0.00.0 Route 2A Orange, ErvingSouth end of Route 78
Warwick6.310.1Athol Road Athol
9.715.6 NH 78 WinchesterContinuation into New Hampshire
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

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