Paxton, Massachusetts is located Central Massachusetts, bordered by Rutland on the north, Holden on the east, Worcester on the southeast, Leicester on the south, and Spencer and Oakham on the west. Paxton is 9 miles west of Worcester, 48 miles west of Boston, and 176 miles from New York City. Principal highways are State Routes 31, 56, and 122. Passenger rail service to Boston, Providence, Springfield, and all other points on the Amtrak network is available through neighboring Worcester.

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