Origin
Brookfield, MA
Late night in Brookfield on Sunday
Local time
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, 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
52m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 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 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Brookfield to Springfield, you are looking at a straightforward 32.8-mile journey through the heart of Massachusetts. This drive typically takes about 52 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local roads, including Main Street and West Main Street, alongside a portion of the Massachusetts Turnpike. With a fuel budget of approximately $5, this is an incredibly economical route to traverse within the Northeast. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, the short duration offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between two points in the state that gets you to your destination efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Old Warren Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Springfield Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Boston Post Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Saint James Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
193 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Common Street
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Common Street
3
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
197 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lincoln Street
4
Turn right onto MA 148
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
River Street
5
Merge onto MA 9
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Street
6
Turn left onto MA 19; MA 67
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Post Road
7
Continue on MA 19; MA 67
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on MA 67
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Boston Road
9
Turn right onto Old Warren Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Warren Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto MA 32
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Ware Street
11
Continue on MA 32
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ware Road
12
Continue on MA 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
15
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
16
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
18
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
20
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
22
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
Page Boulevard
23
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
24
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
25
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
26
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
27
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
28
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
29
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
30
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
31
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
32
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Brookfield, 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 0 and 26.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Common Street
Turn left onto Common Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lincoln Street
Turn right onto Lincoln Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
MA 148 / River Street
Turn right onto MA 148 / River Street
Navigation decision point
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
26.9 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$5.25 one way
$10.50 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
Massachusetts Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
3:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
3 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
52m 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?
This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing local road navigation with a brief stint on the highway. Roughly 41% of your total mileage is spent on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which serves as the fastest portion of your travel. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch here, covering 10.9 miles before transitioning back to surface streets. Expect the pace to shift as you move from the quieter roads of Brookfield into the more developed corridors leading into Springfield. The experience is functional rather than purely scenic, providing a steady transition from rural surroundings into a more urbanized environment as you reach your destination.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
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 early in the drive near Common 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 19 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Common Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 148 / River 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.
Between Brookfield, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Hartford Connecticut and Chicopee Falls.
Hartford Connecticut
26.9 mi in
|
~41m
Chicopee Falls
30.1 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). 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 10.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.65 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: near the start (Common Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lincoln Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (MA 148 / River Street): Navigation decision point.
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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