Trip from Sherborn, 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

1h 39m

Distance

77.5 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 32m ★

6 AM

1h 40m

8 AM

1h 55m

10 AM

1h 45m

12 PM

1h 44m

3 PM

1h 46m

5 PM

1h 54m

8 PM

1h 35m

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

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Sherborn, MA

Jacob Sierra

county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Springfield, MA

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Trip Overview

This 77.5-mile drive from Sherborn, MA, to Springfield, MA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes. It's a predominantly highway-focused journey, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways, including the Massachusetts Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this trip is budget-friendly for a quick regional hop within the Northeast. The direct nature of this route makes it ideal for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two Massachusetts locations without needing an overnight stop. It offers a straightforward connection, perfect for a day trip or a quick transfer.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

38.7 miles from Sherborn, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	65.2 mi	1h 15m
Speen Street	3 mi	6m
Springfield Expressway	2.6 mi	3m
Coolidge Street	1.2 mi	2m
South Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
Saint James Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
State Street	0.9 mi	1m
Cochituate Road	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 65.2 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Sawin Street

128 ft · 11 sec · Sawin Street

At end of road, turn left onto MA 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Turn left onto Coolidge Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

At end of road, turn right onto Speen Street

2.1 mi · 5 min · Speen Street

Continue on Speen Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · Speen Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto MA 30

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Cochituate Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 90

38 mi · 43 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 its short duration of under two hours, this 77.5-mile trip offers great flexibility. You can easily depart Sherborn at your convenience, perhaps avoiding the peak rush hour on the Massachusetts Turnpike. With no designated stops in the data, you can choose to make brief breaks as needed, though the drive is quite manageable in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $12, and utilize service areas along the Massachusetts Turnpike for any necessary refueling or rest. The straightforward nature of this route means minimal navigation challenges.

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 38.7 miles from Sherborn, MA, or about 51m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.2 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 17 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.7 miles or 51m 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 22m

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 Sherborn, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sherborn, MA

This is one driving day of about 77.5 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Sherborn, MA.

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

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 65.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Worcester, MA

39 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

Westborough, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Southbridge, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Sherborn, 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 65.2 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 71.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5.5 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the ramp toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfi...

5.8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West:...

6.4 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

44.2 mi into trip | ~57m 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.

71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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

$12.40 one way

$24.81 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$13.53	$27.05
premium	$4.82	$14.72	$29.43
diesel	$5.61	$17.11	$34.22

Estimated Tolls: $3.91

Massachusetts Turnpike (65.2 mi) $3.91

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.3	$8.14	$3.72
Efficient EV	19.4	$6.78	$3.10
EV Truck/SUV	31	$10.85	$4.96

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Sherborn, MA

Morning in Sherborn on Tuesday

Local time

6:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, MA

Morning in Springfield on Tuesday

Local time

6:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

63°F

Worcester, MA

39 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

2 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

1h 39m 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.

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 69.5

View on nps.gov

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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 5.3

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.

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 5.3

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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour $15

View on nps.gov

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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...

23 mi from route ~56 min detour Free

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...

23 mi from route ~59 min detour Free near mile 8

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 77.5-mile drive, as 88% of the route is on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 65.2 miles. The profile suggests a direct and efficient journey, minimizing time spent on slower local roads. While the exact scenery isn't detailed, this type of highway-focused drive typically offers a consistent pace, allowing for steady progress towards your destination in Springfield.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 65.2 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Speen Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 77.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 5.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.4 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Sherborn, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester and Hartford Connecticut.

Boston

5.5 mi in | ~12m

Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester

5.8 mi in | ~12m

Hartford Connecticut

71.7 mi in | ~1h 29m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 77.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 65.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.91 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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Yes — New England National Scenic Trail, Minute Man National Historical Park and Boston 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.

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 Sherborn, 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

Sherborn, MA

Springfield, MA

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 39m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

New England National Scenic Trail

Minute Man National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

Adams National Historical Park

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Lowell 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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