How far is Gardner, MA from Grafton, MA?
The driving distance from Gardner, MA to Grafton, MA is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gardner and Grafton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardner and Grafton.
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Start on the route
29 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Nichols Street
1206 ft · 41 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn left onto Baker Street
550 ft · 15 sec · Baker Street
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Continue on Willow Street
115 m · 13 sec · Willow Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
623 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Timpany Boulevard
636 ft · 13 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Timpany Boulevard
537 ft · 11 sec · Timpany Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward American Legion Circle
793 ft · 16 sec
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Exit the rotary
1412 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, MA 140 South: Westminster
1142 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
32 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Redemption Rock Trail
4.7 mi · 7 min · Redemption Rock Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
1781 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn
1933 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2716 ft · 46 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
1097 ft · 29 sec
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Continue on Goldsberry Street
1788 ft · 38 sec · Goldsberry Street
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Continue on Summer Street
2842 ft · 59 sec · Summer Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square
50 m · 3 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street
1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street
12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Grafton Road
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Continue on Worcester Street
3.2 mi · 8 min · Worcester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gardner and Grafton.
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.
Redemption Rock Trail
Merge slight left
8.52 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gardner and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gardner to Grafton?
The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Boylston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Gardner and 18.2 miles from Grafton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gardner and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.
Stop Ideas Near West Boylston
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 West Boylston.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gardner and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 30.02 mi (48.31 km).
#1 Gardner
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 20,585 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.9981300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grafton
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,082 |
| Coordinates | 42.2070400, -71.6856200 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grafton (-71.68562, 42.20704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.89 | $4.98 | $9.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $5.63 | $11.26 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
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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