Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
70.1 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MA
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Ashland, MA
Phil Evenden
Springfield, MA to Ashland, MA is 70.1 miles and takes about 1h 29m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Most of the drive is on the highway, making it a straightforward connection between these two points. It's a solid option if you need to get between these areas efficiently without a lot of fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 59.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| Springfield Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Myrtle Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Badger Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gates Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Worcester Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 60 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,775 veh/hr typical · worst 3,548
Quietest
2 AM
~236 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Ashland, MA.
Start on City Hall Place
Continue on Pynchon Street
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
Turn right onto Boland Way
Continue on Harrison Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 291; US 20
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto MA 9
Turn right onto Country Club Lane
Continue on Gates Street
At end of road, turn right onto Salem End Road
Turn left onto Badger Road
Continue on Myrtle Street
Continue on Main Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Turn left onto Concord Street
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Springfield, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 66 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$11.69 one way
$23.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| premium | $5.06 | $13.96 | $27.91 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.57
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$4
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.81 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Springfield on Friday
Local time
1:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Ashland on Friday
Local time
1:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Patchy Fog
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
You'll spend most of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which accounts for 91% of this drive. Expect a long stretch of 59.5 miles on this highway before you transition. The final portion of your trip will involve surface streets like Myrtle Street, indicating a shift from high-speed travel to local roads as you near your destination.
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 0.1 miles in near East Columbus Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.1 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 0.1 miles (East Columbus Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
805 ft
Total Descent
686 ft
Highest Point
788 ft
~25 mi in
Elevation Range
721 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springfield, MA and Ashland, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston and Southboro.
Albany
Boston
Southboro
Founded 1636
Springfield is the largest city on the Connecticut River, in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, USA. It sits 24 miles (40 km) north of Hartford, Connecticut, and 5 miles (8 km) north of the Connecticut state line. Springfield and Hartford are the principal cities in the Knowledge Corridor - the second largest urban region in New England with 1.9 million people, 29 universities and colleges, and 120,000 university students.
Top landmarks
Founded 1750
Ashland is a town of 18,000 in Massachusetts approximately 25 miles west of Boston. Ashland was the original starting point of the Boston Marathon and birthplace of the electric clock. Holliston is a town with a population of 15,000 (2020). Hopkinton is a town with a population of 19,000 (2020). It is notable as the current starting place of the Boston Marathon. Sherborn is a town with a population of 4,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 70.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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