How far is Waltham, MA from Shrewsbury, MA?
The driving distance from Waltham, MA to Shrewsbury, MA is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waltham and Shrewsbury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waltham and Shrewsbury.
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Start on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Weston Street
54 m · 3 sec · Weston Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Street
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Continue on River Road
1.2 km · 1 min · River Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
939 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.1 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on MA 9 West: Southboro, Worcester
2933 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Worcester Road
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Continue on Turnpike Road
8.6 mi · 13 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Belmont Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Belmont Street
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Continue on Boston Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · Boston Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Grafton Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Turn right
50 m · 12 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 Waltham and Shrewsbury.
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.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.1 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Waltham and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waltham to Shrewsbury?
The road trip is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Framingham Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.1 miles from Waltham and 15.2 miles from Shrewsbury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.16 one way or $8.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Waltham and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Shrewsbury.
Stop Ideas Near Framingham Center
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 Framingham Center.
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Union Station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waltham and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 25 mi (40.24 km).
#1 Waltham
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 62,069 |
| Coordinates | 42.3764900, -71.2356100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shrewsbury
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 38,910 |
| Coordinates | 42.2959300, -71.7128500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shrewsbury (-71.71285, 42.29593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $5.13 | $10.27 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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