Origin
Shrewsbury, MA
Night in Shrewsbury on Tuesday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shrewsbury, MA to Oxford Heights, MA
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
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6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shrewsbury, MA
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Oxford Heights, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shrewsbury, MA to Oxford Heights, MA covers 13.5 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 290, Southbridge Street, Maple Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.9 miles on I 290. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 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
6.8 miles from Shrewsbury, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 12m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Shrewsbury, MA to Oxford Heights, MA covers 13.5 miles and takes about 23m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 140 / Grafton Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 (MA 140 / Grafton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MA 140 / Grafton Street
Turn right onto MA 140 / Grafton Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
5.2 mi into trip
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~10m in
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Summer Street
Enter roundabout onto Summer Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.4 mi into trip
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~18m in
Take the exit toward MA 12 South: Webster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12B
Toward MA 12 South: Webster
5
11.5 mi into trip
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~19m in
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Oxford Street
Turn left onto Oxford Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 290 | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Southbridge Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Maple Avenue | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Shrewsbury Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Boston Turnpike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Belmont Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Boston Worcester Turnpike | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Summer Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 290
— 5.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury, MA and Oxford Heights, MA.
1
Start on this road
165 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto MA 140
284 ft
·
14 sec
·
Grafton Street
3
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Maple Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Maple Avenue
5
Take the ramp onto Maple Avenue
389 ft
·
11 sec
·
Maple Avenue
6
Merge onto MA 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Turnpike
7
Continue on MA 9
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Boston Worcester Turnpike
8
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Belmont Street
9
Turn slight left onto Shrewsbury Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Shrewsbury Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Summer Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
Summer Street
11
Continue on Summer Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Summer Street
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 290 West: Auburn
13
Merge onto I 290
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 290
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12B
Toward MA 12 South: Webster
15
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oxford Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto MA 12
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Southbridge Street
17
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 6.8 miles from Shrewsbury, MA, or about 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.9 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 13.5 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.8 miles or 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
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 Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury, MA
This is one driving day of about 13.5 miles and 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shrewsbury, 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 290 for about 5.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.8 mi from Shrewsbury, MA · 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 13.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 6.8 miles from Shrewsbury, 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
$2.16 one way
$4.32 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Boston Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Oxford Heights on Tuesday
Local time
9:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
7 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
4 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
23m 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 Shrewsbury, MA to Oxford Heights, MA covers 13.5 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290, Southbridge Street, Maple Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Shrewsbury, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 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 13.5 miles you will encounter 9 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 (MA 140 / Grafton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Summer Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Shrewsbury, MA to Oxford Heights, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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