How far is Shrewsbury, MA from Paxton, MA?
The driving distance from Shrewsbury, MA to Paxton, MA is about 14 miles (22.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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 24m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shrewsbury and Paxton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury and Paxton.
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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
132 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 290
1810 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Ware, Framingham
851 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1533 ft · 29 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Square
48 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Square
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Continue on Highland Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Highland Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pleasant Street
14 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Pleasant Street
6.4 mi · 11 min · Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto West Street
25 m · 2 sec · West Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shrewsbury and Paxton.
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.
Pleasant Street
Exit the roundabout onto Pleasant Street
6.42 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 Paxton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shrewsbury to Paxton?
The road trip is about 14 miles (22.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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 7 miles from Shrewsbury and 7 miles from Paxton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shrewsbury and Sunny near Paxton.
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 Paxton. Straight-line distance: 11.05 mi (17.79 km).
#1 Shrewsbury
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 38,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.2959300, -71.7128500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paxton
City in Ford County, Illinois
| Population | 5,008 |
| Coordinates | 42.3112000, -71.9281300 |
| Altitude | 345 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paxton (-71.92813, 42.3112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 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 | $4.31 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| Premium | $5.35 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $3.10 | $6.20 |
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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