Shirley, MA Road Trips

With 4 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Shirley, MA works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 64 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Shirley, MA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

90.4 mi

New Bedford, MA

Quickest Drive

35m

Worcester, MA

Plan Around Shirley, MA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Shirley, MA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

New Bedford, MA to Shirley, MA 90.4 mi · 1h 58m Brockton, MA to Shirley, MA 56.9 mi · 1h 25m Worcester, MA to Shirley, MA 26.5 mi · 35m

Continue From Shirley, MA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Shirley, MA to New Bedford, MA 89.2 mi · 1h 56m Shirley, MA to Fall River, MA 83.6 mi · 1h 47m Shirley, MA to Lynn, MA 46.9 mi · 1h 10m Shirley, MA to Cambridge, MA 35.7 mi · 57m

Trips from Shirley, MA

Shirley, MA to New Bedford, MA

89.2 mi 1h 56m

Shirley, MA to Fall River, MA

83.6 mi 1h 47m

Shirley, MA to Lynn, MA

46.9 mi 1h 10m

Shirley, MA to Cambridge, MA

35.7 mi 57m

Driving from Shirley, MA

Expect an average of 64 miles and about 1h 28m behind the wheel when leaving Shirley, MA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 89 miles (1h 56m), while the shortest is just 36 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Shirley, MA most often head toward New Bedford, MA (89.2 mi, 1h 56m), Fall River, MA (83.6 mi, 1h 47m), Lynn, MA (46.9 mi, 1h 10m), and Cambridge, MA (35.7 mi, 57m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 64-mile drive from Shirley, MA, expect to burn about 2.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Shirley, MA and 3 routes heading into Shirley, MA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 36 to 89 miles.

The longest mapped route from Shirley, MA covers 89 miles and takes approximately 1h 56m. Shorter options start at just 36 miles.

The average route from Shirley, MA runs about 64 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 28m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Shirley, MA include New Bedford, MA, Fall River, MA, Lynn, MA and Cambridge, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Shirley, MA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

1,256

Median Home Value

$378,700

Median Age

44.2

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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destinations from Shirley, MA.

Trips to Shirley, MA

New Bedford, MA to Shirley, MA

90.4 mi 1h 58m

Brockton, MA to Shirley, MA

56.9 mi 1h 25m

Worcester, MA to Shirley, MA

26.5 mi 35m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Shirley, MA that also have route pages.

Cambridge, MA 35.7 mi · 57m Lynn, MA 46.9 mi · 1h 10m Fall River, MA 83.6 mi · 1h 47m New Bedford, MA 89.2 mi · 1h 56m

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