How far is Shrewsbury, MA from Grafton, MA?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MA to Grafton, MA is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Grafton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Grafton.
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Start on the route
50 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Grafton Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Circle
1785 ft · 38 sec · Grafton Circle
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Continue on Memorial Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Shrewsbury Street
1 km · 1 min · Shrewsbury Street
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Continue on North Main Street
3241 ft · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto Worcester Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · Worcester Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury and Grafton.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Shrewsbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Grafton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Grafton?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Shrewsbury and 3.4 miles from Grafton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.93 one way or $1.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Shrewsbury and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Grafton.
Stop Ideas Near Millbury
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 Millbury.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shrewsbury and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 6.3 mi (10.14 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 38,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.2959300, -71.7128500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grafton
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 19,082 |
| Coordinates | 42.2070400, -71.6856200 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grafton (-71.68562, 42.20704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $3.89 | $0.93 | $1.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $1.08 | $2.15 |
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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