Origin
Springfield, MA
Night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Barre, 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 8m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
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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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion through the Northeast, the 41.4-mile journey from Springfield to Barre, MA, is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 8 minutes on the road, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an economical route that requires no overnight stops. You will navigate a mix of road types, transitioning from urban infrastructure onto more localized paths. Whether you are heading out for business or a change of scenery, the brevity of this drive offers significant flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Springfield Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Ware Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Lower Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| South Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Barre Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Palmer Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Upper Church Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Barre, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
13
Turn sharp left onto MA 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on MA 32
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ware Road
15
Continue on MA 32
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ware Street
16
Continue on MA 32
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmer Road
17
Continue on MA 32
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
18
Merge onto MA 9; MA 32
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn left onto Church Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
20
Continue on Upper Church Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Upper Church Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto MA 32
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Gilbertville Road
22
Continue on MA 32
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ware Road
23
Continue on MA 32
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
24
Turn slight right onto MA 32
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Church Street
25
Continue on MA 32
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Lower Road
26
Continue on MA 32
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Barre Road
27
Continue on MA 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheelwright Road
28
Keep slight left at fork onto South Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
South Street
29
Turn left onto MA 32; MA 122
171 ft
·
2 sec
·
Concert Mall
30
Arrive at destination
MA 32; MA 122
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 18 — 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
6
17.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
7
18 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Turn sharp left onto MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.63 one way
$13.25 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $7.23 | $14.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.86 | $15.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.66
Massachusetts Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.66
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Barre, MA
Night in Barre on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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
1h 8m 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 trip features a mixed driving profile, balancing highway efficiency with local road navigation. You will spend roughly 37% of your time on highways, utilizing the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Springfield Expressway to clear the city before transitioning to local roads like Ware Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 10.9 miles along the Massachusetts Turnpike, providing a brief window of steady cruising. As you move away from the main expressways, the character of the road shifts, requiring you to adjust to the pace of smaller thoroughfares. Expect a functional drive that transitions from high-speed arterial roads to more standard driving conditions.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
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 41.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 (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.
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 Barre, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston and Ware.
Albany
5.7 mi in
|
~8m
Boston
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
Ware
17.4 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.66 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 Barre, 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 (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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Barre, 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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