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 Sunderland, 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 7m
Distance
53.1 mi
85 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 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Sunderland, MA
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Trip Overview
This 53.1-mile drive from Springfield to Sunderland, Massachusetts, is a straightforward 1-hour and 7-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily be on the Massachusetts Turnpike, I-290, and Springfield Expressway, with 91% of the route being highway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to tailor your journey. This highway-focused drive keeps you moving efficiently through the Northeast region of Massachusetts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 38.3 mi | 44m |
| I 290 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Springfield Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Grafton Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Massasoit Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Boland Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Sunderland, 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
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 90
Toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 395, I 290
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 290
16
Continue on I 290
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
I 290
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 18
Toward Barre, Uxbridge
18
Turn right onto MA 122
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Grafton Street
19
Enter roundabout onto MA 122
39 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grafton Street
20
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Grafton Street
21
Turn right onto Massasoit Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Massasoit Road
22
Arrive at destination
Massasoit Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 45.4 — 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
44.8 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Take the exit toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
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 90
Toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
7
45.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 395, I 290
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 395, I 290
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.50 one way
$17.00 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
| premium | $4.82 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.72 | $23.45 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.30
Massachusetts Turnpike
(38.3 mi)
$2.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.58 | $2.55 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.43 | $3.40 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sunderland, MA
Night in Sunderland on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
Holland, MA
27 mi in
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 7m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 53.1-mile trip, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-290. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. This profile means you'll experience fewer distractions and a generally faster travel time, allowing you to cover ground quickly as you transition from Springfield towards Sunderland.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.3 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 290. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.1 miles you will encounter 16 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 Sunderland, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston and Worcester.
Albany
5.7 mi in
|
~8m
Boston
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
Worcester
44.8 mi in
|
~55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.30 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 Sunderland, 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 — New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man National Historical Park. 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 Sunderland, 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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