Origin
North Chicopee, MA
Late night in North Chicopee on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Chicopee, MA to Springfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Chicopee, MA
Phil Evenden
Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
Traveling from North Chicopee to Springfield, Massachusetts, is a quick 7.7-mile journey that takes roughly 12 minutes to complete. Because this route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, making it a perfect one-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $1, it is an extremely budget-friendly commute within the Northeast region. You will spend your time navigating local streets rather than cruising on high-speed interstates. Whether you are heading to the city for business or personal errands, this straightforward drive offers a simple way to cross the distance.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 391 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| I 91 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Grattan Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dale Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Rolf Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boland Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mount Vernon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 391
— 2.9 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Chicopee, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Montauk Road
65 ft
·
3 sec
·
Montauk Road
2
Continue on Montauk Road
175 ft
·
9 sec
·
Montauk Road
3
Turn left onto Mount Vernon Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
4
Turn right onto Dale Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Dale Street
5
Turn right onto Rolf Avenue
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rolf Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto MA 141
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Grattan Street
7
Take the ramp
86 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
9
Merge onto I 391
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
I 391
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
11
Merge onto I 91
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 91
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
13
Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hall of Fame Avenue
14
Turn left onto Boland Way
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boland Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
17
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
18
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Dale Street
Turn right onto Dale Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
MA 141 / Grattan Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 141 / Grattan Street
Navigation decision point
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 1A
Toward I 91 South: Springfield, Hartford Connec...
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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...
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.43 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.82 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Springfield, MA
Late night in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
2:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
1 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
13m 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 rather than a monotonous highway slog, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through North Chicopee and into Springfield using a combination of Montauk Road, Mount Vernon Street, and Dale Street. Since the entire trip is local, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road to worry about; instead, you will stay focused on the changing town streets. The experience behind the wheel is centered on residential and local navigation, requiring your full attention as you move between these two neighboring areas.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on I 391.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 391 and I 91. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Dale Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.2 miles (Dale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MA 141 / Grattan Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 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.
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 North Chicopee, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
4.4 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 miles on I 391. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Dale Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (MA 141 / Grattan Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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