Origin
Leominster, MA
Late night in Leominster on Wednesday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Leominster, MA to Oxford Heights, MA
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
41m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leominster, MA
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Oxford Heights, MA
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
The drive from Leominster, MA to Oxford Heights, MA covers 28.7 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 190, I 290, Central Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on I 190. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.4 miles from Leominster, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 41m highway drive covering 28.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 190 and I 290. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.5 miles on I 190.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 190 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 190 and I 290. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Pleasant Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (MA 12 / Monument Square): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Pleasant Street
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 12 / Monument Square
Turn right onto MA 12 / Monument Square
Navigation decision point
5
18.7 mi into trip
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~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 290 West: Auburn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
5
26.6 mi into trip
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~37m in
Take the exit toward MA 12 South: Webster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12B
Toward MA 12 South: Webster
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 190 | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| I 290 | 7.5 mi | 10m |
| Central Street | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| Southbridge Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Leominster Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Oxford Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monument Square | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 190
— 13.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leominster, MA and Oxford Heights, MA.
1
Start on this road
252 ft
·
20 sec
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this road
2
At end of road, turn right
110 ft
·
10 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Pleasant Street
311 ft
·
12 sec
·
Pleasant Street
4
Turn right onto MA 12
353 ft
·
10 sec
·
Monument Square
5
Continue on MA 12
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Street
6
Continue on MA 12
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Leominster Road
7
Enter roundabout
40 ft
·
0 sec
8
Continue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
9
Merge onto I 190
13 mi
·
15 min
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I 190
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
11
Merge onto I 290
7.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 290
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12B
Toward MA 12 South: Webster
13
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
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Oxford Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto MA 12
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Southbridge Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 20; MA 12
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.4 miles from Leominster, MA, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28.7 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.4 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oxford Heights, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Leominster, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Leominster, MA
This is one driving day of about 28.7 miles and 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leominster, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 190 for about 13.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.4 mi from Leominster, MA · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 14.4 miles from Leominster, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oxford Heights, MA
The final approach into Oxford Heights, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Oxford Heights, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.59 one way
$9.19 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Oxford Heights, MA
Late night in Oxford Heights on Wednesday
Local time
12:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
14 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
41m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Leominster, MA to Oxford Heights, MA covers 28.7 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 190, I 290, Central Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.4 miles from Leominster, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.59 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Pleasant Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (MA 12 / Monument Square): Navigation decision point.
The route from Leominster, MA to Oxford Heights, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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