Origin
Erving, MA
Night in Erving on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Erving, MA to Springfield, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Erving, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
Erving, MA to Springfield, MA is 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 8m via I 91, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within Massachusetts. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface street driving, making it a straightforward drive for anyone looking to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Given its short distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick transit or a half-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 28.4 mi | 33m |
| Federal Street | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Mohawk Trail | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Montague Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| State Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bridge Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Public Works Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 28.4 mi, about 33m
Traffic on I-91
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 84 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,362 veh/hr typical · worst 2,856
Quietest
2 AM
~133 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Erving, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on High Street
149 ft
·
7 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto MA 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on MA 2
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Public Works Boulevard
4
Continue on MA 2
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Road
5
Continue on MA 2
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Mohawk Trail
6
Turn slight left onto Prospect Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Street
7
At end of road, turn left onto MA 63
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lester Street
8
Continue on MA 63
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bridge Street
9
Turn right onto MA 63
378 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
10
Turn left onto MA 63
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Federal Street
11
Turn right onto Gunn Road
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Gunn Road
12
Turn left onto MA 47
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunderland Road
13
Continue on MA 47
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Montague Road
14
Continue on MA 47
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
15
Turn right onto MA 116
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Bridge Street
16
Turn left onto US 5; MA 10
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
State Road
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
18
Merge onto I 91
28 mi
·
33 min
·
I 91
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
20
Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hall of Fame Avenue
21
Turn left onto Boland Way
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boland Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn right onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
24
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
25
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Erving, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 47.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
MA 63 / Lester Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 63 / Lester Street
Navigation decision point
6
46.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfiel...
5
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Boland Way
Turn left onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.92 one way
$15.85 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $8.72 | $17.45 |
| premium | $5.06 | $9.46 | $18.91 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Night in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°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
2 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
1h 8m 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?
About 60% of this 47.5-mile drive is on highways, primarily I 91. You'll experience a longest stretch of 28.4 miles on I 91 before transitioning to surface roads like Federal Street and Mohawk Trail. Expect a mixed driving experience with highway speeds for a significant portion, followed by navigating local streets as you approach Springfield.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.4 mi on I 91.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.2 miles in near MA 63 / Lester Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (MA 63 / Lester Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.1 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
489 ft
41 ft
Total Climb
316 ft
Total Descent
738 ft
Highest Point
489 ft
Elevation Range
448 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Erving, MA
Full guide →Founded 1801
Erving is a town in Franklin County, in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts.
Arriving in Springfield, MA
Full guide →Founded 1636
Springfield is the largest city on the Connecticut River, in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, USA. It sits 24 miles (40 km) north of Hartford, Connecticut, and 5 miles (8 km) north of the Connecticut state line. Springfield and Hartford are the principal cities in the Knowledge Corridor - the second largest urban region in New England with 1.9 million people, 29 universities and colleges, and 120,000 university students.
Top landmarks
- • Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District — historic district in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
- • Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts — art museum in Springfield, Massachusetts
- • Springfield Science Museum — museum in Springfield, Massachusetts
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 8m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.4 miles on I 91. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 6.2 miles (MA 63 / Lester Street): Navigation decision point; at 46.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.1 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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