Origin
Ayer, MA
Night in Ayer on Wednesday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ayer, MA to Springfield, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
82.9 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ayer, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ayer, MA to Springfield, MA covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Front Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.27 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
41.5 miles from Ayer, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 82.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Ayer, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ayer, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Front Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Lancaster Road | — | — |
| Shirley Road | — | — |
| Fort Pond Road | — | — |
| Leominster Connector | — | — |
| I 290 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ayer, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Park Street
397 ft
·
12 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn right onto West Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Front Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
4
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
5
Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lancaster Road
6
Continue on Shirley Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Shirley Road
7
Turn right onto Fort Pond Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Fort Pond Road
8
Take the ramp left
328 ft
·
8 sec
9
Merge slight left
2.6 mi
·
3 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Leominster Connector
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Leominster Connector
11
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
12
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
13
Merge slight left
19 mi
·
21 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290 West: Auburn
15
Merge slight left
7.5 mi
·
10 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
MA 12 South: Webster
17
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oxford Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
446 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southbridge Street
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 90
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
21
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
22
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
24
Keep slight right
348 ft
·
10 sec
25
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
26
Continue on Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Chicopee Falls
28
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
14 sec
·
Page Boulevard
29
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
31
Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
32
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
33
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
34
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
35
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
36
Turn left onto Court Street
233 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
37
Turn right onto City Hall Place
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
38
Arrive at your destination
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 41.5 miles from Ayer, MA, or about 43m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 43m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Ayer, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ayer, MA
This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Ayer, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.5 mi from Ayer, MA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from Ayer, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.27 one way
$26.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.47 | $28.94 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.30 | $36.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.70 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
10:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Worcester, MA
41 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
1 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 27m 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 Ayer, MA to Springfield, MA covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Front Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.5 miles from Ayer, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.27 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.
The drive from Ayer, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ayer, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ayer, MA to Springfield, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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