Leicester, Massachusetts is located Central Massachusetts, bordered by Paxton on the north, Auburn and Worcester on the east, Charlton and Oxford on the south, and Spencer on the west. Leicester is 46 miles west of Boston; 48 miles from Providence, Rhode Island; and 172 miles from New York City. Principal highways are State Routes 9, going E-W across the state, and 56, which runs N-S. The Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) passes near the southern boundary of the town and is easily accessible. Passenger rail service is available to all points on the Amtrak network through neighboring Worcester.

Some information gathered on Leicester, MA is courtesy of Commonwealth Communities at Mass.gov