Trip from Newbury, MA to Springfield, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

123.6 mi

199 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 30m ★

6 AM

2h 40m

8 AM

3h 1m

10 AM

2h 48m

12 PM

2h 46m

3 PM

2h 49m

5 PM

3h 0m

8 PM

2h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Newbury, MA

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county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Springfield, MA

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Trip Overview

Newbury, MA to Springfield, MA is 123.6 miles and takes about 2h 40m via Massachusetts Turnpike and I 95, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region of the state to its central part. Given its predominantly highway nature, expect a straightforward drive focused on covering distance efficiently. It's a solid option for a single-day trip where the goal is simply to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.8 miles from Newbury, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	71.3 mi	1h 22m
I 95	29.4 mi	39m
Newburyport Turnpike	7.8 mi	11m
Boston Street	4.1 mi	6m
Springfield Expressway	2.6 mi	3m
Newman Road	1.2 mi	2m
Saint James Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
Hay Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 71.3 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, MA and Springfield, MA.

Start on High Road

73 ft · 3 sec · High Road

Keep slight right at fork onto High Road

87 ft · 4 sec · High Road

Turn right onto Newman Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Newman Road

At end of road, turn left onto Hay Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Hay Street

Continue on Boston Road

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Boston Road

Turn left onto US 1

7.8 mi · 11 min · Newburyport Turnpike

Continue on US 1

1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

Continue on US 1

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Boston Road

Continue on US 1

2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

Continue on US 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · Newbury Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward I 95 South: Boston

Merge onto I 95

29 mi · 39 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 39B Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

240 ft · 5 sec

Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

Continue on this road

393 ft · 9 sec · this road

Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

Continue on this road

0.6 mi · 1 min · this road

Merge onto I 90

44 mi · 50 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec

Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 9 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Continue on I 291

2.6 mi · 3 min · Springfield Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 4 Toward Chicopee Falls

Turn left onto Page Boulevard

384 ft · 13 sec · Page Boulevard

Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Saint James Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

101 ft · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

Continue on Saint James Avenue

428 ft · 8 sec · Saint James Avenue

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Continue on Saint James Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint James Avenue

Turn right onto State Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Court Street

234 ft · 22 sec · Court Street

Turn right onto City Hall Place

166 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place

Arrive at destination

City Hall Place

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 40m drive time, leaving in the morning is recommended to avoid potential afternoon traffic congestion, especially as you near Springfield. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. The estimated fuel cost is $20, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Newbury. Pay attention to the exit numbers as you approach your destination, as the Massachusetts Turnpike has many interchanges leading into the Springfield metropolitan area.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 61.8 miles from Newbury, MA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 40m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.8 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Newbury, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Newbury, MA

This is one driving day of about 123.6 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Newbury, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 71.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Framingham, MA

62 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

City of Somerville, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Framingham, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from Newbury, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.3 miles.

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 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 117.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | High Road

Keep slight right at fork onto High Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

45.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 39B Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

45.8 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...

90.3 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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.

117.8 mi into trip | ~2h 30m 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

$19.78 one way

$39.56 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$21.57	$43.14
premium	$4.82	$23.47	$46.94
diesel	$5.61	$27.29	$54.58

Estimated Tolls: $4.82

Massachusetts Turnpike (71.3 mi) $4.28

Newburyport Turnpike (7.8 mi) $0.54

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.1	$12.98	$5.93
Efficient EV	30.9	$10.82	$4.94
EV Truck/SUV	49.4	$17.30	$7.91

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Newbury, MA

Morning in Newbury on Tuesday

Local time

6:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, MA

Morning in Springfield on Tuesday

Local time

6:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

19 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

2h 40m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 38.4

View on nps.gov

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 21.3

View on nps.gov

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 115.1

View on nps.gov

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 29.8

View on nps.gov

Lowell National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 34.1

View on nps.gov

Adams National Historical Park

National Historical Park

From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour $15 near mile 46.9

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is 90% highway, meaning you'll spend most of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike and I 95. The longest continuous stretch on the Turnpike is 71.3 miles, offering a solid period of cruising. You'll notice a high density of exits as you approach Springfield, indicating a shift from more open highway to a more developed area.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 71.3 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 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near High Road.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 123.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (High Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 45.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Newbury, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York and Mass Pike West: Warcester.

Mass Pike: Boston

45.4 mi in | ~1h 5m

Albany New York

45.4 mi in | ~1h 5m

Mass Pike West: Warcester

45.8 mi in | ~1h 6m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 40m. Total distance: 123.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 71.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.82 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). 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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Trip from Newbury, MA to Springfield, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Newbury, MA

Springfield, MA

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 40m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Minute Man National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

New England National Scenic Trail

Boston National Historical Park

Lowell National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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