Origin
Douglas, MA
Late night in Douglas on Tuesday
Local time
5:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Douglas, 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
1h 23m
Distance
62.7 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Douglas, MA
Lauri Poldre
Springfield, MA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 63.7-mile journey from Douglas, MA to Springfield, MA takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes, making it a perfect day trip within the Northeast region. You'll navigate primarily using local roads like Northwest Main Street, Main Street, and Webster Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $10. This route is best suited for a single day, offering a straightforward drive without the need for an overnight stay. It provides a practical way to travel between these two Massachusetts towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 38.7 mi | 44m |
| I 395 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Webster Street | 4 mi | 7m |
| Springfield Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Gore Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Douglas Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Saint James Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 38.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Northwest Main Street
327 ft
·
14 sec
·
Northwest Main Street
3
Turn slight right onto MA 16
185 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn right onto MA 16
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Webster Street
5
Continue on MA 16
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Douglas Road
6
Continue on MA 16
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Gore Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
8
Merge onto I 395
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 395
9
Continue on I 290
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 290
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 12
Toward I 90, MA 12 South: Auburn
11
Continue on MA 12
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southbridge Street
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
14
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
17
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
19
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
21
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
Page Boulevard
22
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
23
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
24
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
25
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
26
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
27
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
28
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
29
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
30
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
31
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 31.4 miles from Douglas, 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 16.5 and 57.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 90, MA 12 South: Auburn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 12
Toward I 90, MA 12 South: Auburn
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 West
6
29.4 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
5
57.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.03 one way
$20.07 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.91 | $23.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.84 | $27.69 |
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: 21.9 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 | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.49 | $2.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
5:08 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
23 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 23m 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 turn-heavy local drive for the entire 63.7 miles, as this route has a 0% highway share. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted segments. The character of the drive is consistently local, meaning you'll be navigating through towns and residential areas for the duration. This type of driving demands your attention, so be prepared to manage frequent adjustments to your steering and speed.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 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 395. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 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 62.7 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.4 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Douglas, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
56.9 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 62.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). 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 16.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 29.4 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail and Blackstone River Valley 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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