How far is Shrewsbury, MA from Dudley, MA?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MA to Dudley, MA is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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 37m.
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
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Dudley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Dudley.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Grafton Street
87 m · 14 sec · Grafton Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
615 ft · 23 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward Maple Avenue
119 m · 11 sec · Maple Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Boston Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min · Boston Turnpike
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Continue on Boston Worcester Turnpike
1690 ft · 41 sec · Boston Worcester Turnpike
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Continue on Belmont Street
3138 ft · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Square
4 m · 1 sec · Summer Street
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Exit the rotary onto Summer Street
652 ft · 13 sec · Summer Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 West: Auburn
976 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Oxford Center
2079 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Sutton Avenue
1695 ft · 36 sec · Sutton Avenue
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Continue on Charlton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Charlton Street
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Turn left onto Dudley Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Dudley Road
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Continue on Dudley Oxford Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Dudley Oxford Road
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Continue on Center Road
1057 ft · 21 sec · Center Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury and Dudley.
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 West
Merge slight left
6.02 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.
Sunny leaving Shrewsbury and Sunny near Dudley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Dudley?
The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.7 miles from Shrewsbury and 11.7 miles from Dudley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shrewsbury and Sunny near Dudley.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Dudley. Straight-line distance: 20.59 mi (33.14 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 38,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.2959300, -71.7128500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dudley
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 11,663 |
| Coordinates | 42.0451000, -71.9300700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dudley (-71.93007, 42.0451)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
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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