Origin
Grafton, MA
Late night in Grafton on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, MA to Leominster, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.4 mi
46 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grafton, MA
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Leominster, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Grafton and Leominster, Massachusetts, this 32.7-mile journey is a straightforward local transit. Expect to spend about 41 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within the Northeast region. Since there are no required stops, you can easily complete this trip in one go without needing an overnight stay. This drive serves as a practical connection for those moving through the heart of the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 190 | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Central Street | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Grafton Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Worcester Street | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| I 290 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Leominster Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Grafton Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pleasant Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 190
— 13.1 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, MA and Leominster, MA.
1
Start on MA 140
84 ft
·
9 sec
·
Worcester Street
2
Continue on MA 140
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Worcester Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 122
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester Street
4
Continue on MA 122
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Grafton Road
5
Continue on MA 122
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Grafton Street
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
123 ft
·
1 sec
·
Grafton Street
7
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Grafton Street
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
9
Merge onto I 290
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
I 290
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 19; 20
Toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 22
Toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
12
Continue on I 190
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 190
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 6
Toward MA 12: Sterling, Clinton
14
Keep slight left at fork
478 ft
·
13 sec
15
Turn left onto MA 12
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Leominster Road
16
Enter roundabout onto MA 12
82 ft
·
1 sec
·
Leominster Road
17
Continue on MA 12
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Leominster Road
18
Continue on MA 12
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Central Street
19
Continue on MA 12
199 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monument Square
20
Turn left onto Pleasant Street
311 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pleasant Street
21
Turn left
306 ft
·
22 sec
22
Turn straight
6 ft
·
0 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 22.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
MA 122 / Grafton Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 122 / Grafton Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 290 East: Shrewsbury, Marlboro
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 19; 20
Toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster...
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 22
Toward I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward MA 12: Sterling, Clinton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 6
Toward MA 12: Sterling, Clinton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.55 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.82 | $5.39 | $10.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 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 | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
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
Leominster, MA
Late night in Leominster on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged throughout the entire trip. You will navigate primarily via Worcester Street, Grafton Road, and Grafton Street rather than relying on high-speed interstates. In fact, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you should anticipate frequent turns and varying speeds typical of local roads. Because there is no longest stretch of open road to settle into, the experience remains active and requires your full attention. It is a classic Massachusetts local transit experience that avoids the monotony of major highways.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on I 190.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near MA 122 / Grafton Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 28.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (MA 122 / Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Grafton, MA and Leominster, MA, road signs point toward Marlboro and Clinton.
Marlboro
7.3 mi in
|
~13m
Clinton
22.8 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on I 190. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Leominster, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (MA 122 / Grafton Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leominster, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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