Origin
Chicopee, MA
Late night in Chicopee on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chicopee, MA to Monson, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicopee, MA
Italo Melo
Monson, MA
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Trip Overview
Chicopee, MA to Monson, MA is 22.3 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick relocation or a simple point-to-point drive without extensive planning. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and minimal travel time between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Palmer Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Granby Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Thorndike Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stone Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicopee, MA and Monson, MA.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on MA 116
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Springfield Street
3
Turn right onto Granby Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Granby Road
4
Turn slight right
120 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
501 ft
·
18 sec
·
Montgomery Street
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 90
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
11
Turn right onto MA 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 20; MA 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
13
Turn right onto MA 32
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Stone Street
14
Turn left onto MA 32
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on MA 32
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmer Road
16
Continue on MA 32
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
233 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Harrison Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 17.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Granby Road
Turn right onto Granby Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Montgomery Street
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Turn right onto MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.14 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.80
Massachusetts Turnpike
(13.3 mi)
$0.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Monson, MA
Late night in Monson on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
34m 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 drive offers a mixed experience, with 59% of it on highway. You'll encounter stretches on the Massachusetts Turnpike, including a continuous segment of 13.3 miles, which will likely feel like a typical highway commute. As you transition to Palmer Road and Granby Road, the character of the drive will shift to more local roads. Expect a blend of faster highway speeds and slower, more town-centric driving as you approach your destination.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Granby Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 22.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Chicopee, MA to Monson, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Ware along the way.
Ware
16.6 mi in
|
~24m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). 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 13.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.80 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.
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 0.2 miles (Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Monson, 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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