Origin
Shrewsbury, MA
Late night in Shrewsbury on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shrewsbury, 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
1h 15m
Distance
58.1 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shrewsbury, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
This 58.1-mile drive from Shrewsbury to Springfield, Massachusetts, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it primarily utilizes the Massachusetts Turnpike, Springfield Expressway, and Grafton Street, with 84% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option for a quick regional hop within the Northeast. The overall feel is practical and efficient, perfect for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll spend the longest stretch, 44.8 miles, on the Massachusetts Turnpike, so expect consistent highway driving.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 44.8 mi | 51m |
| Springfield Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Grafton Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Hartford Turnpike | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Saint James Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Sunderland Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 44.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
165 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto MA 140
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Grafton Street
3
Continue on MA 140
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grafton Circle
4
Continue on MA 140
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
6
Merge onto US 20
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
7
Continue on US 20
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Sunderland Road
8
Continue on Sunderland Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Sunderland Road
9
Turn left onto MA 122
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Grafton Street
10
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grafton Road
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
13
Merge onto I 90
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
16
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
18
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
20
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
Page Boulevard
21
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
22
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
23
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
24
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
25
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
26
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
27
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
28
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
29
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
30
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Shrewsbury, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 55.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
5
52.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
55.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Chicopee Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.30 one way
$18.60 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.14 | $20.28 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.81
Massachusetts Turnpike
(44.8 mi)
$2.69
Hartford Turnpike
(1.7 mi)
$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.10 | $2.79 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
3:34 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
26 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 15m 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?
This route is largely highway-focused, with 84% of the travel occurring on major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike. You'll experience a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip, with one uninterrupted stretch covering 44.8 miles on the turnpike. While primarily an interstate experience, the inclusion of Springfield Expressway and Grafton Street might introduce some variations in traffic flow and speed as you approach your destination. The character is less about winding scenic roads and more about efficient travel, making it a predictable drive for those prioritizing time.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.8 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 around 6.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.1 miles you will encounter 18 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 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.8 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Shrewsbury, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
52.3 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 58.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.81 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.8 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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