Massachusetts Route 68, US-202 to MA 32

 

AMP: 24

Location: Royalston Rd and King Philip Trl, Royalston

After the US 202 split, Route 68 turns into probably the worst state highway I’ve seen since moving to New England.

AMP: 24

Location: Royalston Rd and Norcross Hill Rd, Templeton

At some point narrowing down to about a lane and a half riddled with potholes.

AMP: 25

Location: Royalston Rd and Old Royalston Rd, Templeton

Reassurance shield a half mile later.

AMP: 26

Location: Royalston Rd and Fernald School Rd, Templeton

Reassurance shield another mile later.

AMP: 26

Location: Main Rd and Colony Rd, Royalston

A half mile later, we’ll enter Royalston and pavement quality will improve dramatically.

AMP: 26

Location: Main Rd and Colony Rd, Royalston
Welcome to Royalston!

AMP: 27

Location: Main Rd and King St, South Royalston, Royalston

As we enter South Royalston, keep right to cross some railroad tracks and Millers River.

AMP: 27

Location: Main St and River Rd, South Royalston, Royalston

After crossing the river, keep left to stay on 68 north.

AMP: 28

Location: Main St and River Rd, South Royalston, Royalston
Reassurance shield after the turn.

AMP: 32

Location: South Royalston Rd and Brown Rd, Royalston

Soon thereafter, we’ll enter Royalston center. Keep right at the Royalston Common to stay on 68 north.

AMP: 32

Location: Brown Rd and Fitzwilliam Rd, Royalston

Keep left after turning right.

AMP: 32

Location: Warwick Rd and Brown Rd, Royalston
Reassurance shield after the turn as we head out of Royalston center.

AMP: 34

Location: Warwick Rd and Falls Rd, Royalston

Reassurance shield a couple miles later.

AMP: 36

Location: Warwick Rd and Cross Rd, Royalston

As we approach Route 32, turn left for a cutoff to Route 32 south.

AMP: 36

Location: Warwick Rd and Athol-Richmond Rd, Royalston

Turn right for 32 north to the Granite State. Follow 32 south to Athol. Route 68 ends.

S to US-202

N to NH-32/NH State Line, S to MA 2A

S to MA 2A, N to MA 68