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Trip from Uxbridge, MA to Springfield, 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 24m

Distance

63.9 mi

103 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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

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town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Uxbridge, MA

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county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Springfield, MA

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 63.9-mile drive from Uxbridge, MA, to Springfield, MA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Massachusetts Turnpike, with portions of Worcester Providence Road and Springfield Expressway also part of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this route offers a budget-friendly option for getting between these two Massachusetts locations. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused transit through the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration, no overnight stops are necessary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 42.3 mi 48m
Worcester Providence Road 7 mi 9m
Springfield Expressway 2.6 mi 3m
Douglas Street 2.1 mi 5m
Providence Pike 2 mi 2m
Worcester-Providence Turnpike 1.8 mi 2m
Purple Heart Highway 1.2 mi 2m
Saint James Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 42.3 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

135 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn right

187 ft · 15 sec
3

Turn right onto MA 16; MA 122

82 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
4

Turn left onto MA 16

2.1 mi · 5 min · Douglas Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto MA 16

16 ft · 0 sec · Douglas Street
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
7

Merge onto MA 146

2.0 mi · 2 min · Providence Pike
8

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Purple Heart Highway
9

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road
10

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
11

Continue on MA 146

1.8 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
13

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 90
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West
15

Merge onto I 90

15 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec
Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
18

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 9 sec
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec
20

Continue on I 291

2.6 mi · 3 min · Springfield Expressway
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 4 Toward Chicopee Falls
22

Turn left onto Page Boulevard

384 ft · 13 sec · Page Boulevard
23

Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Saint James Avenue
24

Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

101 ft · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue
25

Continue on Saint James Avenue

428 ft · 8 sec · Saint James Avenue
26

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
27

Continue on Saint James Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint James Avenue
28

Turn right onto State Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street
29

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Main Street
30

Turn left onto Court Street

234 ft · 22 sec · Court Street
31

Turn right onto City Hall Place

166 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place
32

Arrive at destination

City Hall Place

Where to Stop

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

city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Southbridge, MA

32 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

Worcester, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Southbridge, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Uxbridge, 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 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
14.4 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

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

Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
5
14.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Turn left toward I 90

Navigation decision point

Toward I 90
6
30.6 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
58.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

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

Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.23 one way

$20.45 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $11.15 $22.30
premium $4.82 $12.13 $24.27
diesel $5.61 $14.11 $28.22

Estimated Tolls: $2.66

Massachusetts Turnpike (42.3 mi) $2.53
Worcester-Providence Turnpike (1.8 mi) $0.13

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$3

Total

$13

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.71 $3.07
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.59 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.95 $4.09

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Uxbridge, MA

Late night in Uxbridge on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

SW 3 to 7 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:54PM EDT until April 14 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:50PM EDT until April 14 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Destination

Springfield, MA

Late night in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

1:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

5 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 24m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a drive that is predominantly highway-focused, with 73% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 42.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While much of the drive involves highway travel, keep an eye out for transitions as you move onto local roads like Worcester Providence Road and the Springfield Expressway. This blend means you get the efficiency of the highway combined with the occasional shift in environment as you approach your destination.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Providence Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.9 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Uxbridge, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.

Hartford Connecticut

58.1 mi in | ~1h 14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 42.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.66 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 Springfield, 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes — New England National Scenic Trail, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park 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 Springfield, 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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