Origin
Ashfield, MA
Morning in Ashfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ashfield, MA to Springfield, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ashfield, MA
Italo Melo
Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
Ashfield to Springfield is 37.2 miles and takes about 59m via I 91, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you from the Northeast region of Massachusetts to another part of the same state. The drive offers a mixed experience, blending highway speeds with local road travel. Given its short distance and duration, it's an ideal day trip for those looking to connect two points within the state without committing to an overnight stay. Consider this route for a straightforward journey connecting these two Massachusetts locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 16.6 mi | 20m |
| Williamsburg Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Ashfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| North Elm Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Haydenville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Conway Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 16.6 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashfield, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
186 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Baptist Corner Road
157 ft
·
11 sec
·
Baptist Corner Road
3
Turn left onto MA 116
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on MA 116
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Conway Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto Williamsburg Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Williamsburg Road
6
Continue on Ashfield Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ashfield Road
7
Continue on North Street
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Street
8
At end of road, turn left onto MA 9
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on MA 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haydenville Road
10
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto MA 9
82 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
13
Continue on MA 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
14
Continue on MA 9
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn slight right onto MA 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
New South Street
16
Continue on MA 10
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Street
17
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old South Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Conz Street
19
Enter roundabout onto US 5
51 ft
·
0 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
20
Continue on US 5
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
21
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
22
Merge onto I 91
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 91
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
24
Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hall of Fame Avenue
25
Turn left onto Boland Way
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boland Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
26
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn right onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
28
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
29
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Ashfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 18.7 and 37 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Old South Street
Turn left onto Old South Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.9 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
Conz Street
At end of road, turn right onto Conz Street
Navigation decision point
6
36.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfiel...
5
36.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Boland Way
Turn left onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
37 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Springfield, MA
Morning in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Light Rain
NW 3 mph
30% chance
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
21 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
59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 37.2-mile drive presents a mixed profile, with about 45% of the journey utilizing highway travel, primarily on I 91. You'll experience stretches of faster driving on the interstate, with the longest uninterrupted segment covering 16.6 miles. The remainder of your travel will be on roads like Williamsburg Road and Ashfield Road, suggesting a shift to more local and potentially winding conditions as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll transition from open highway cruising to more community-focused driving.
45% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in near Old South Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.2 miles you will encounter 14 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: at 18.7 miles (Old South Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (Conz Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on I 91. 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 Springfield, 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 18.7 miles (Old South Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (Conz Street): Navigation decision point; at 36.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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