Origin
Assonet, MA
Evening in Assonet on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Assonet, MA to Springfield, MA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 17m
Distance
107.6 mi
173 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 8m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Assonet, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Assonet, MA to Springfield, MA covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, I 195, Providence Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
53.8 miles from Assonet, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 107.6 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 195. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 195. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.7 miles in near MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 107.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.7 mi into trip
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~6m in
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MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
8
22.1 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
22.3 mi into trip
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~31m in
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US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
23.4 mi into trip
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~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
6
31.7 mi into trip
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~42m in
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RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146 / Eddie Dowling Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 Assonet, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
101.8 mi in
|
~2h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 42.3 mi | 48m |
| I 195 | 10.7 mi | 13m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Veterans Memorial Bridge | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Amvets Highway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 42.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Assonet, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Take the ramp onto MA 79
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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MA 79
Toward MA 24 South, MA 79 South: Fall River, Newport, Rhode Island
3
Merge onto MA 24; MA 79
3.3 mi
·
3 min
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Amvets Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 79
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Western Fall River Expressway
Exit 7
Toward MA 79 South: North Fall River, Somerset
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto US 6; MA 138
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Bridge
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
Toward I 195 West: Providence Rhode Island
8
Merge onto I 195
11 mi
·
13 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
18
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
19
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
20
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
21
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on MA 146
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
24
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
26
Merge onto I 90
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
29
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
31
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
33
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
Page Boulevard
34
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
35
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
36
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
37
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
38
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
39
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
40
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
41
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
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Court Street
42
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
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City Hall Place
43
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
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 53.8 miles from Assonet, MA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.8 miles or 1h 9m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Assonet, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Assonet, MA
This is one driving day of about 107.6 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Assonet, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.8 mi from Assonet, MA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.8 miles from Assonet, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, MA
The final approach into Springfield, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Springfield, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.22 one way
$34.44 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| premium | $4.82 | $20.43 | $40.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.76 | $47.51 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.42 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.06 | $6.89 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Springfield, MA
Evening in Springfield on Tuesday
Local time
7:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
54 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
30 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
2h 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Assonet, MA to Springfield, MA covers 107.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 195, Providence Pike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.8 miles from Assonet, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 107.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.7 miles (MA 79 / Western Fall River Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Assonet, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
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