How far is North Grafton, MA from Shrewsbury, MA?
The driving distance from North Grafton, MA to Shrewsbury, MA is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Grafton and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Grafton and Shrewsbury.
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Start on Waterville Street
21 m · 5 sec · Waterville Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1559 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto Shrewsbury Street
1 km · 1 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Grafton Circle
1785 ft · 40 sec · Grafton Circle
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Continue on Grafton Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Turn right
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 North Grafton 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.
Memorial Drive
Continue on Memorial Drive
2.07 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving North Grafton and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Grafton to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from North Grafton and 2.3 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.66 one way or $1.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around North Grafton and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Grafton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grafton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Grafton and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 4.32 mi (6.96 km).
#1 North Grafton
North Grafton is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2334300, -71.7078500 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $4.14 | $0.66 | $1.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $0.77 | $1.54 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $1.01 | $2.02 |
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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