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Trip from Springfield, MA to Assonet, MA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

111.2 mi

179 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m

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

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county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Springfield, MA

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Downtown Assonet, MA, MA

Assonet, MA

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Trip Overview

This 111.2-mile drive from Springfield, MA, to Assonet, MA, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 2 hours and 14 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-495, this route is heavily highway-focused, making it an efficient journey within the Northeast region. With a projected fuel cost of around $18, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The overall feel is that of a straightforward drive, ideal for those looking to cover distance without extensive detours. Given its manageable length, it's perfectly suited for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination and return or continue onward without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

55.6 miles from Springfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 54.5 mi 1h 2m
I 495 37.7 mi 43m
Amvets Highway 9.8 mi 11m
Springfield Expressway 4.4 mi 5m
North Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Chestnut Street 0.5 mi <1m
Harrison Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Boland Way 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 54.5 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on City Hall Place

164 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place
2

Continue on Pynchon Street

403 ft · 19 sec · Pynchon Street
3

Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

282 ft · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue
4

Turn right onto Boland Way

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Boland Way
Use the right lane.
5

Continue on Harrison Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Harrison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Chestnut Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
8

Merge onto I 291; US 20

4.4 mi · 5 min · Springfield Expressway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 7 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
11

Merge onto I 90

55 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 106 Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
14

Merge onto I 495

38 mi · 43 min · I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 19B Toward MA 24 South: Fall River Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Merge onto MA 24

9.8 mi · 11 min · Amvets Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Exit 13 Toward Assonet, Freetown
18

At end of road, turn left onto North Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
19

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour, 14-minute drive, starting early can help you avoid any potential traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. With no designated stops recommended, you have flexibility in planning breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel level, as the estimated cost is $18, and plan your refueling stops accordingly. A practical tip for this route is to be mindful of potential construction or lane closures on I-495, as this can be a common occurrence during peak travel times. Since the drive is under three hours, it's easy to manage without splitting it.

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 55.6 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.5 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 24 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.6 miles or 1h 7m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Assonet, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA

This is one driving day of about 111.2 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Springfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 54.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Massachusetts, US

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Grafton, MA

56 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

Palmer, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grafton, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.6 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Olympic Deli Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Massachusetts

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+14137321600

Visit website

Mi Antojito Bakery & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Massachusetts

0.9 mi

El Calenton Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

0.6 mi

Olympic Deli Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+14137321600

Visit website

Mi Antojito Bakery & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+14137812201

Visit website

El Calenton Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.9

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+14132737226

Visit website

Brickhouse Tavern

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.9

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+14133632728

Visit website

Memo's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14137398420

Visit website

Palmer Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 15.9

Palmer, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+14132896956

Visit website

Lattitude Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+14132418888

Visit website

The Country Trading Post & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 7.9

Chicopee, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–1:30 pm

+14135921641

Visit website

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 7.9

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

North Attleboro WW1 Memorial Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 87.4

North Attleborough, Massachusetts

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+15086990129

Visit website

EcoTarium

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 47.7

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15089292700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 99.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Boland Way

Turn right onto Boland Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 7 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
6
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
8
61 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 106 Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
7
99.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19B Toward MA 24 South: Fall River

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.80 one way

$35.59 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $19.41 $38.81
premium $4.82 $21.11 $42.23
diesel $5.61 $24.55 $49.10

Estimated Tolls: $3.27

Massachusetts Turnpike (54.5 mi) $3.27

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

$18

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.68 $5.34
Efficient EV 27.8 0 $9.73 $4.45
EV Truck/SUV 44.5 0 $15.57 $7.12

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 16, 2026

Origin

Springfield, MA

Late night in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Assonet, MA

Late night in Assonet on Sunday

Local time

12:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 14m 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

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 7.7
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 80.6
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 111.2
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

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...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 61.4
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

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...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour $15 near mile 92.1
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

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...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 99.7
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect an 87% highway share on this trip, characterized by stretches of efficient travel. The Massachusetts Turnpike forms a significant portion of your journey, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 54.5 miles. This highway-focused profile means you'll experience consistent speeds for most of the drive. While primarily interstate, the route incorporates Amvets Highway, offering a slight variation in the road's personality as you progress. Overall, the drive is geared towards covering ground effectively, with minimal time spent on slower, local roads.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.5 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 around 0.2 miles in near Boland Way.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 15 significant decision points across 111.2 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: 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; at 5.9 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 Springfield, MA and Assonet, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Taunton and Cape Cod.

Albany

5.7 mi in | ~8m

Boston

5.9 mi in | ~9m

Taunton

61 mi in | ~1h 13m

Cape Cod

61.2 mi in | ~1h 14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 111.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.5 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.27 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 Assonet, 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: 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; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — New England National Scenic Trail, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling 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 Assonet, 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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