Billerica to Springfield is 95.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m via Massachusetts Turnpike/Yankee Division Highway/US 3, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Massachusetts, moving you from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and focus on major highways, this is a straightforward trip ideal for a single day. Plan for about two hours of driving time, plus any stops you might make along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Billerica, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi
1h 22m
Yankee Division Highway
9.9 mi
13m
US 3
5 mi
5m
Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
Concord Road
1.7 mi
3m
Saint James Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 71.3 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Billerica, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on MA 3A
314 ft·8 sec·Boston Road
2
Continue on MA 3A
0.1 mi·17 sec·Concord Road
3
Continue on Concord Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Concord Road
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 3 South: Burlington
5
Merge onto US 3
5.0 mi·5 min·US 3
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·54 sec
Exit 72BToward I 95 South: Providence Rhode IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
9.9 mi·13 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 39BToward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New YorkUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft·5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
10
Continue on this road
393 ft·9 sec·this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
11
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·1 min·this road
12
Merge onto I 90
44 mi·50 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi·31 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Exit 51Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
15
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·9 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
17
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi·3 min·Springfield Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 4Toward Chicopee Falls
19
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft·13 sec·Page Boulevard
20
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi·15 sec·Saint James Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft·2 sec·Saint James Avenue
22
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft·8 sec·Saint James Avenue
23
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
24
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Saint James Avenue
25
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
26
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street
27
Turn left 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
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip covering less than 100 miles and taking under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should allow ample time to reach Springfield before evening. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 71.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, as services can be spaced out on major highways. With only about two hours of driving, you can easily make this a quick, no-stop journey, or pull over for a brief break as needed.
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 47.9 miles from Billerica, MA, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.3 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 21 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Billerica, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Billerica, MA
This is one driving day of about 95.8 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Billerica, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 71.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 7 and 90 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7 mi into trip|~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
17.6 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
6
18 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
6
62.5 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
90 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.33 one way
$30.66 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$16.72
$33.44
premium
$4.82
$18.19
$36.38
diesel
$5.61
$21.15
$42.30
Estimated Tolls: $4.28
Massachusetts Turnpike
(71.3 mi)$4.28
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
$15
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.06
$4.60
Efficient EV
24
0
$8.38
$3.83
EV Truck/SUV
38.3
0
$13.41
$6.13
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Billerica, MA
Late night
in Billerica on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, MA
Late night
in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
48 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
24 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
1h 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 89.2
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 13.2
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
15 mi from route
~38 min detour
$15
near mile 16.5
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 16.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 71.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, indicating a consistent pace for much of the journey. While primarily high-speed, the inclusion of US 3 suggests some variation in the highway experience as you transition between these main arteries. Expect a functional and efficient drive rather than a winding, scenic tour.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Billerica, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester and Hartford Connecticut.
Billerica is a city of 42,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts that is on the border between Boston’s inner suburbs to the south and the Merrimack Valley region to the north.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 95.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.28 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Lowell National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). 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.
