How far is Shrewsbury, MA from Fitchburg, MA?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MA to Fitchburg, MA is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Fitchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Fitchburg.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Grafton Street
87 m · 9 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
146 m · 16 sec · Boylston Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street
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Continue on Shrewsbury Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Continue on West Boylston Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Boylston Street
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Continue on Temple Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Temple Street
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Continue on Maple Street
553 ft · 11 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Worcester Street
1506 ft · 33 sec · Worcester Street
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Turn slight left onto Central Street
2004 ft · 55 sec · Central Street
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Continue on Crescent Street
2023 ft · 55 sec · Crescent Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Thomas Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Thomas Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Redemption Rock Trail
146 m · 10 sec · Redemption Rock Trail
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Take the ramp slight right
1807 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Fitchburg
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike
2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike
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Turn right onto Abbott Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Continue on Water Street
112 m · 9 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1885 ft · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left
36 m · 9 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 Shrewsbury and Fitchburg.
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
9.11 mi · 00h 11m
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 Fitchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Fitchburg?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Shrewsbury and 12.9 miles from Fitchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shrewsbury and Sunny near Fitchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Sterling
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 Sterling.
Union Station
Framingham station
Nashua, NH
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Fitchburg. Straight-line distance: 20.38 mi (32.8 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 38,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.2959300, -71.7128500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fitchburg
The county seat of Worcester County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 40,310 |
| Coordinates | 42.5834200, -71.8023000 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fitchburg (-71.8023, 42.58342)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $5.76 | $11.52 |
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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