How far is Leominster, MA from Grafton, MA?

The driving distance from Leominster, MA to Grafton, MA is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.35 mi
00h 44m
Flight
22.3 mi
35.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.3 mi
Kilometers
35.89 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.35 mi
Kilometers
45.63 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grafton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Leominster
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leominster
2026-04-23T02:13
Arrive Grafton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leominster
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Boylston
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Leominster
14.2 mi
00h 22m
To Grafton
14.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Leominster and Grafton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leominster and Grafton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pleasant Street

    95 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monument Square

    108 m · 10 sec · Monument Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Central Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Leominster Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leominster Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1489 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn

    1933 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2716 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham

    1097 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Goldsberry Street

    1788 ft · 38 sec · Goldsberry Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Summer Street

    2842 ft · 59 sec · Summer Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Square

    50 m · 3 sec · Grafton Street

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Grafton Street

    1219 ft · 34 sec · Grafton Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Grafton Street

    2603 ft · 42 sec · Grafton Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grafton Street

    12 m · 1 sec · Grafton Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Grafton Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grafton Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Street

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Worcester Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leominster and Grafton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
77.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Leominster Road
15.1 mi · 53%
Grafton Street
3.65 mi · 13%
Central Street
3.44 mi · 12%
Worcester Street
3.21 mi · 11%
I 290 West
0.88 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
0.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Leominster Road

Merge slight left

13.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Boylston
00h 22m from Leominster
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Leominster 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 Leominster to Grafton?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

West Boylston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Leominster and 14.2 miles from Grafton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Leominster and Mostly Sunny near Grafton.

Stop Ideas Near West Boylston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Boylston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Boylston.

RAIL

Union Station

12 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

32 mi away
417 Waverly St.
BUS

Nashua, NH

52 mi away
8 North Southwood Drive
RAIL

Route 128 station

55 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leominster and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 22.3 mi (35.89 km).

Leominster

#1 Leominster

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population41,548
Coordinates42.5250900, -71.7597900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Grafton

#2 Grafton

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,082
Coordinates42.2070400, -71.6856200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Start: Leominster (-71.75979, 42.52509)
End: Grafton (-71.68562, 42.20704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.40 $4.40 $8.79
Premium $4.80 $4.80 $9.60
Diesel $4.49 $4.49 $8.98

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leominster and Grafton. The current time is 02:13:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.