If you are looking to travel from North Andover to Springfield, expect a journey covering 102.3 miles of Massachusetts landscape. This drive typically takes about 2 hours and 7 minutes, making it a perfectly manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily through local roads like Middlesex Street, Waverley Road, and William Street rather than relying on major interstates. With an estimated fuel cost of $14, it remains a budget-friendly way to cross the state. Because this route avoids highways entirely, it offers a different perspective of the Northeast than the typical high-speed transit corridors. Plan your day accordingly, as the turn-heavy nature of this path means your focus will be on the road rather than cruising at highway speeds.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.2 miles from North Andover, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.7 mi
44m
I 495
34.2 mi
39m
I 290
19.6 mi
24m
Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
Saint James Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
Massachusetts Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Waverley Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 38.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Andover, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
61 ft·10 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Middlesex Street
142 ft·13 sec·Middlesex Street
3
Turn left onto Waverley Road
0.2 mi·29 sec·Waverley Road
4
Turn right onto William Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·William Street
5
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.3 mi·48 sec·Massachusetts Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 495 South: Lowell, Marlboro
7
Merge onto I 495
11 mi·12 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Exit 89C-B-AToward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·25 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·33 sec
Toward I 495 South: Marlboro
12
Merge onto I 495
23 mi·27 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 65BToward I 290 West: Worcester
14
Merge onto I 290
20 mi·24 min·I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 12BToward MA 12 South: Webster
16
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft·10 sec·Oxford Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto MA 12
446 ft·9 sec·Southbridge Street
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 90
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West
20
Merge onto I 90
11 mi·12 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi·31 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Exit 51Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
23
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·9 sec
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
25
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi·3 min·Springfield Expressway
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 4Toward Chicopee Falls
27
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft·13 sec·Page Boulevard
28
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi·15 sec·Saint James Avenue
29
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft·2 sec·Saint James Avenue
30
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft·8 sec·Saint James Avenue
31
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
32
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Saint James Avenue
33
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
34
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street
35
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft·22 sec·Court Street
36
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft·7 sec·City Hall Place
37
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 2-hour and 7-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for designated rest stops, though it is wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, given the $14 estimated cost. Because the route relies on local roads rather than major highways, be prepared for more frequent turns and intersections than you might encounter on a typical interstate journey. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to map your turns carefully in advance, as the reliance on local streets like Middlesex Street and William Street makes navigation more involved than a simple highway exit-to-exit route. Keep your focus sharp, and you will find this local-road path an efficient way to reach Springfield.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.2 miles from North Andover, MA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.2 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Andover, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 North Andover, MA
This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from North Andover, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 38.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 30
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 96.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Middlesex Street
Turn left onto Middlesex Street
Navigation decision point
8
11.7 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the exit toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 89C-B-A
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
7
11.9 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 3: Burlington, Nashua New Hampshire
6
69 mi into trip|~1h 25m 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
96.5 mi into trip|~1h 57m 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
$16.37 one way
$32.74 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$17.85
$35.71
premium
$4.82
$19.42
$38.85
diesel
$5.61
$22.59
$45.17
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.7
0
$10.74
$4.91
Efficient EV
25.6
0
$8.95
$4.09
EV Truck/SUV
40.9
0
$14.32
$6.55
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 18, 2026
Origin
North Andover, MA
Morning
in North Andover on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
NE 3 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Springfield, MA
Morning
in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Worcester, MA
51 mi in
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
14 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 7m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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 95.3
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 17.6
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...
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.
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 7.1
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 7.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this 102.3-mile route maintains a 0% highway share, favoring smaller roads that wind through the local topography. Because you are sticking to local thoroughfares, the pace is dictated by the character of the streets rather than the flow of heavy highway traffic. You will find that the road requires constant engagement, as there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on. This is a practical, ground-level way to experience the region, providing a drive that feels more hands-on and varied than a standard freeway commute.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Middlesex Street.
Driving Effort10/10
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 30 significant decision points across 102.3 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 (Middlesex Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 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 North Andover, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Nashua New Hampshire and Hartford Connecticut.
Andover is a town in Massachusetts with a population of 37,000 (2020). It is situated at the crossroads of I-495 and I-93 in the heart of the Merrimack Valley.
North Andover is a small town on the banks of the Merrimack River. It has a population of about 31,000 (2020) and is 25 miles north of Boston.
Top landmarks
•Parson Barnard House — Museum in Massachusetts
•Abiel Stevens House — house in North Andover, Massachusetts
•Kittredge Mansion — historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 102.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Middlesex Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Lowell National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man National Historical Park (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.
