How far is Oxford Heights, MA from Shrewsbury, MA?
The driving distance from Oxford Heights, MA to Shrewsbury, MA is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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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.
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford Heights and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford Heights and Shrewsbury.
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Start on Southbridge Street
86 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
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Continue on Southbridge Road
87 m · 13 sec · Southbridge Road
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Continue on Southbridge Street
1 km · 1 min · Southbridge Street
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Continue on Southbridge Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Southbridge Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290, I 395
1835 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shrewsbury Street
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight onto Shrewsbury Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Continue on Belmont Street
3157 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike
1683 ft · 43 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min · Boston Turnpike
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Maple Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
637 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 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 Oxford Heights 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 290
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5.86 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Oxford Heights 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 Oxford Heights to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Worcester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Oxford Heights and 8 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Oxford Heights and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Worcester
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 Worcester.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Providence station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford Heights and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.26 km).
#1 Oxford Heights
Oxford Heights is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1737100, -71.8786800 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: (-71.71292, 42.295917)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $2.50 | $5.01 |
| Premium | $5.23 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
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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