Origin
Boylston, MA
Late night in Boylston on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
63.1 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boylston, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA is 63.1 miles and takes about 1h 24m via Massachusetts Turnpike, I 290, and Main Street, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive primarily on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward and efficient journey. It’s a good option if you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll cover the distance quickly, leaving you plenty of time for your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 38.7 mi | 44m |
| I 290 | 9.2 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Springfield Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Saint James Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Plantation Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 38.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boylston, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on MA 70
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
2
Continue on MA 70
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on MA 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
4
Turn left onto Plantation Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Plantation Street
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
6
Merge onto I 290
9.2 mi
·
12 min
·
I 290
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 12B
Toward MA 12 South: Webster
8
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oxford Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto MA 12
446 ft
·
9 sec
·
Southbridge Street
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
12
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
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 51
Toward 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 4
Toward 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Boylston, 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 17.3 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward MA 12 South: Webster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12B
Toward MA 12 South: Webster
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Oxford Street
Turn left onto Oxford Street
Navigation decision point
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
MA 12 / Southbridge Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 12 / Southbridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
$10.10 one way
$20.20 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $11.01 | $22.03 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.32
Massachusetts Turnpike
(38.7 mi)
$2.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.63 | $3.03 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Springfield, MA
Late night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
1:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Light Rain
N 2 to 12 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
34 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 24m 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 is largely a highway-focused drive, with 80% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-290. You'll experience a good stretch of uninterrupted driving, with the longest segment covering 38.7 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The character is primarily that of a functional interstate commute, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration. As you progress, you'll transition from the turnpike onto I-290 before reaching Main Street in Springfield, offering a predictable driving experience.
80% 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: 38.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 290. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.1 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 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.4 miles (Oxford Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (MA 12 / Southbridge Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
On the drive from Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
57.3 mi in
|
~1h 14m
About the Cities
Starting in Boylston, MA
Full guide →Clinton is in Massachusetts. This is a large town in Worcester County with a number of small settlements in the area, including Berlin, Lancaster, Boylston, Bolton and Sterling.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.32 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 17.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 17.4 miles (Oxford Street): Navigation decision point; at 17.5 miles (MA 12 / Southbridge Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail, Minute Man National Historical Park and Lowell National Historical Park. 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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