Springfield, MA to Belmont, MA is 85.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a route that is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward and efficient way to travel between these two cities. Given the relatively short duration, it's an ideal option for a same-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without a significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.8 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi
1h 22m
Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi
5m
Waverley Oaks Road
1.3 mi
2m
Moody Street
1.1 mi
3m
Lexington Street
1 mi
1m
Pleasant Street
0.9 mi
1m
Commonwealth Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 71.1 mi, about 1h 22m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 48 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,156 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,885
Quietest
2 AM
~238 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Belmont, 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 7Toward 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
71 mi·1 hr 22 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 123Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·28 sec·this road
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
Exit 39AToward MA 30: Newton, WestonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
132 ft·4 sec
Toward MA 30 East: NewtonUse the left / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right onto MA 30
0.8 mi·1 min·Commonwealth Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Lexington Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Lexington Street
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on Moody Street
1.1 mi·3 min·Moody Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 20
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn left onto MA 60
0.4 mi·33 sec·Linden Street
Use the left lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 60
1.3 mi·2 min·Waverley Oaks Road
24
Turn right onto MA 60
0.3 mi·42 sec·Trapelo Road
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto MA 60
0.9 mi·1 min·Pleasant Street
Use the left lane.
26
Arrive at destination
MA 60
Trip Plan
For this 1h 48m drive, consider departing outside of peak rush hour to make the most of the $15 fuel budget and avoid heavier traffic. Since the total distance is only 85.6 miles, there are no designated stops necessary, giving you flexibility. You can easily complete this trip in a single day. The longest stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike is over 71 miles, so ensure you have enough fuel before entering that segment, as exits can be spaced out.
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 42.8 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.1 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 19 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.8 miles or 52m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belmont, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 85.6 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 71.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 79.1 — 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
8
77.6 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
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 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
9
78.9 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39A
Toward MA 30: Newton, Weston
8
79.1 mi into trip|~1h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 30 East: Newton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 30 East: Newton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.18 one way
$30.36 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$16.51
$33.01
premium
$5.29
$17.83
$35.66
diesel
$5.35
$18.03
$36.06
Estimated Tolls: $4.27
Massachusetts Turnpike
(71.1 mi)$4.27
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
$15
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.7
0
$8.99
$4.11
Efficient EV
21.4
0
$7.49
$3.42
EV Truck/SUV
34.2
0
$11.98
$5.48
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Springfield, MA
Evening
in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Sunny
N 6 to 9 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Belmont, MA
Evening
in Belmont on Wednesday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny
N 3 to 8 mph2% chanceLive forecast
72°F
Sunderland, MA
43 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 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 48m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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.
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 85.6
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 82.6
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...
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...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
$15
near mile 85.6
. . . 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...
14 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 85.6
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 85.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 88% of the 85.6 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 71.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter frequent exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination in Belmont, a common characteristic of routes leading into more populated areas.
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: 71.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.2 miles in near Boland Way.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 85.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 77.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
796 ft53 ft
Total Climb
799 ft
Total Descent
798 ft
Highest Point
796 ft
~24.4 mi in
Elevation Range
742 ft
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 Belmont, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and Weston.
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
•Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District — historic district in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
•Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts — art museum in Springfield, Massachusetts
•Springfield Science Museum — museum in Springfield, Massachusetts
Arlington is a town of 46,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts. It is a largely residential town; many of its residents are employed in Cambridge, Boston and surrounding towns. It has several historical sites that reflect its history that dates back to the early 17th century.
Belmont is a town with a population of 27,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
•Abraham Hill House — house in Belmont, Massachusetts
•Belmont Center station — railway station in Belmont, Massachusetts
•Redtop — historic house in Belmont, Massachusetts
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 85.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m 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 71.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.27 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.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Belmont, 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 77.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (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 Belmont, MA before heading back.
