Origin
Bernardston, MA
Morning in Bernardston on Tuesday
Local time
8:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bernardston, 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
54m
Distance
45.3 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bernardston, MA
Italo Melo
Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 45.3-mile drive from Bernardston, MA, to Springfield, MA, will take you about 54 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-91, this trip is a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, especially given the modest fuel cost estimated at $7. The route focuses heavily on highway travel, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region. You'll spend nearly all your time on major roadways, so don't expect a leisurely, winding journey. This is a quick hop to cover ground.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 44.2 mi | 52m |
| Boland Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northfield Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hall of Fame Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| City Hall Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 44.2 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bernardston, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
73 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto MA 10
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Church Street
3
Continue on MA 10
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Northfield Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto I 91
44 mi
·
52 min
·
I 91
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
7
Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hall of Fame Avenue
8
Turn left onto Boland Way
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boland Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
11
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
12
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Bernardston, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 45.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 10 / Church Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 10 / Church Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
44.6 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
45 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Boland Way
Turn left onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
45.1 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
45.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.25 one way
$14.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.91 | $15.81 |
| premium | $4.82 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
8:21 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
1 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
54m 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?
Expect a highly focused highway experience on this 45.3-mile route, with 97% of your travel occurring on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 44.2 miles entirely on I-91. This means you'll be in a highway-driving mode for the vast majority of the trip, with minimal transitions to local roads. The character of the drive remains consistent, emphasizing speed and directness over scenic detours, making it a predictable and efficient journey.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.2 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 91 and Boland Way. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near MA 10 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 54m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (MA 10 / Church Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 45.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.2 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (MA 10 / Church Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 44.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here.
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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