Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
59.4 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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Whitinsville, MA
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Springfield, MA to Whitinsville, MA is 59.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 18 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip for those needing to get from Springfield to Whitinsville efficiently. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads for the final stretch.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 41.9 mi | 48m |
| Springfield Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Worcester Providence Turnpike | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Worcester-Providence Turnpike | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Purgatory Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Purple Heart Highway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~3,318 veh/hr typical · worst 3,857
Quietest
2 AM
~203 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Whitinsville, 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
Continue on this road
Turn right
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto MA 122A; MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Continue on MA 146
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Purgatory Road
Turn straight onto North Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto Hill Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 49.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 146 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.90 | $11.45 | $22.91 |
| premium | $5.29 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.93
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.24 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.20 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.32 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Whitinsville on Wednesday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
40°F
Holland, MA
30 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 88% of the 59.4 miles on major roads like the Massachusetts Turnpike. You'll encounter a long stretch of 41.9 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike before you start seeing more frequent exits and transition to surface streets. The high percentage of highway means you'll likely experience consistent speeds for most of the trip, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous stops until the latter part of your drive.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.4 miles you will encounter 18 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.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,041 ft
Total Descent
796 ft
Highest Point
852 ft
~38.2 mi in
Elevation Range
786 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springfield, MA and Whitinsville, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Providence and Northbridge.
Albany
Boston
Providence
Northbridge
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Springfield, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Springfield, MA
Cuisine: barbecue
Hours: Tu-Su 11:00-15:00
Visit websiteCafe
Later in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Sutton, MA
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the end, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-20:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Springfield, MA
Cuisine: barbecue
Visit websiteRestaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Auburn, MA
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr 11:00-23:00, Sa 11...
Visit websiteFood_court
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: mediterranean
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30,16:30-21:30; Sa 15:00-...
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Springfield, MA
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: Mo 08:00-21:00; Tu 08:00-20:00; We-Su 08...
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the start, right off the route
Springfield, MA
Hours: Fr 14:00-16:00, Sa-Su 13:00-16:00
Visit websitePark
Later in the drive, right off the route
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Viewpoint
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Museum
Near the end, right off the route
Whitinsville, MA
Hours: Tu,Sa 11:00-16:00
Visit websiteArtwork
Near the start, right off the route
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
Yes
Near the start, right off the route
Artwork
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Springfield, MA
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Near the start, right off the route
Hotel
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
Motel
Around the midpoint, short detour
Fiskdale, MA
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 59.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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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