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2h 26m
Distance
118.7 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boston, MA
Phil Evenden
The drive from Boston, MA to Deerfield, MA covers 118.7 miles and takes about 2h 26m 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 91, Greenfield Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.89 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
59.3 miles from Boston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 118.7 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 91. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 118.7 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.9 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll West
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 91, US 5: Springfield, Holyoke
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 91: Holyoke, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 5, MA 10: Deerfield, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Boston, MA and Deerfield, MA, road signs point toward Holyoke and Springfield.
Holyoke
Springfield
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 87.8 mi | 1h 43m |
| I 91 | 22.7 mi | 26m |
| Greenfield Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Tremont Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| South Deerfield Bypass | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| State Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Marginal Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Boston, MA and Deerfield, MA.
Start on Tremont Street
Continue on Tremont Street
Continue on Tremont Street
Turn right onto Marginal Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 91
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 5; MA 10
Continue on US 5; MA 10; MA 116
Continue on US 5; MA 10; MA 116
Continue on US 5; MA 10
Turn left onto Memorial Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Memorial Street
Turn right onto Old Main Street
Turn left onto Albany Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.3 miles or 1h 13m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deerfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Boston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Boston, MA
This is one driving day of about 118.7 miles and 2h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.3 mi from Boston, MA · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 59.3 miles from Boston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.8 miles.
The final approach into Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$18.89 one way
$37.79 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.55 | $41.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.43 | $44.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.27
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
$19
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.46 | $5.70 |
| Efficient EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.39 | $4.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.62 | $7.60 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Late night in Boston on Monday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Deerfield on Monday
Local time
4:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
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