How far is Shrewsbury, MA from Oxford Heights, MA?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MA to Oxford Heights, MA is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Oxford Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Oxford Heights.
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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
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
703 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Oxford Street
142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southbridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury and Oxford Heights.
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
5.9 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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny leaving Shrewsbury and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Oxford Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Oxford Heights?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 6.8 miles from Shrewsbury and 6.8 miles from Oxford Heights.
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 1.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.98 one way or $3.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny around Shrewsbury and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Oxford Heights.
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 Shrewsbury and Oxford Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.26 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 38,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.2959300, -71.7128500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oxford Heights
Oxford Heights is a place in Massachusetts, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.1737100, -71.8786800 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford Heights (-71.87868, 42.17371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.12 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| Diesel | $6.28 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
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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