Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
70.3 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Framingham Center, MA
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West Springfield, MA
Phil Evenden
Framingham Center to West Springfield is 70.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given the short duration and predominantly highway profile, it's an efficient way to cover ground for a same-day excursion. You'll find it's a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, suitable for those looking to get from point A to point B with ease.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 59.8 mi | 1h 9m |
| Springfield Expressway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Worcester Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Plainfield Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Salem End Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North End Bridge | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Temple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Maynard Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 72 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,958 veh/hr typical · worst 3,737
Quietest
2 AM
~238 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Framingham Center, MA and West Springfield, MA.
Start on this road
Turn right onto State Street
Turn left onto Maynard Road
Turn left onto Salem End Road
Turn right onto Temple Street
Turn left onto MA 9
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on I 291
Continue on US 20
Take the exit
Turn right onto Dwight Street
Turn left onto MA 20A
Turn slight right onto MA 20A
Continue on US 20
Continue on US 20
Enter roundabout onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Turn right onto Hanover Street
Turn left onto Southworth Street
Turn left onto Lathrop Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Framingham Center, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto State Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Dwight Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Regular Gas
$11.73 one way
$23.45 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
| premium | $5.06 | $14.00 | $27.99 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.50 | $30.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.59
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.84 | $4.50 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Framingham Center on Friday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in West Springfield on Friday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 92% of the 70.3 miles on expressways. You'll experience a long stretch of 59.8 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike before transitioning to Springfield Expressway and then Worcester Road. Expect a high volume of exits and potential for merging traffic as you approach the Springfield area.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Springfield Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near State Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.3 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (State Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
638 ft
Total Descent
827 ft
Highest Point
795 ft
~45.2 mi in
Elevation Range
730 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Framingham Center, MA to West Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
Founded 1650
Top landmarks
Founded 1660
West Springfield is a city (known as a town) in Hampden County in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts. Often referred to as West Side, West Springfield is just west of Springfield (Massachusetts), divided by the Connecticut River. West Springfield gained its independence from Springfield in 1774, with residents becoming tiresome of crossing the Connecticut River to attend town meetings. Today the town has a population of about 28,000. West Springfield is a beautiful town, in a great location of Hampden County.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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