How far is Fitchburg, MA from Shrewsbury, MA?
The driving distance from Fitchburg, MA to Shrewsbury, MA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fitchburg and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fitchburg and Shrewsbury.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1728 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Water Street
85 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Water Street
2199 ft · 48 sec · Water Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right
859 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Concord Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140: West Boylston, Princeton
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
94 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Redemption Rock Trail
1224 ft · 23 sec · Redemption Rock Trail
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Thomas Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Thomas Street
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Continue on Crescent Street
2023 ft · 55 sec · Crescent Street
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Continue on Central Street
2004 ft · 57 sec · Central Street
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Turn slight right onto Worcester Street
1506 ft · 30 sec · Worcester Street
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Continue on Maple Street
553 ft · 11 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Temple Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Temple Street
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Continue on West Boylston Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Boylston Street
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Continue on Shrewsbury Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
2 mi · 4 min · Boylston Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
87 m · 12 sec · Grafton Street
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Turn left
50 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fitchburg and Shrewsbury.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 190 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 190 South: Worcester
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Fitchburg and Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fitchburg to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Fitchburg and 12.9 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fitchburg and Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall - Internet Backbone Point
Worcester City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sterling.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fitchburg and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 20.38 mi (32.8 km).
#1 Fitchburg
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 40,310 |
| Coordinates | 42.5834200, -71.8023000 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shrewsbury
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 38,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.2959300, -71.7128500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-71.71285, 42.29593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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