Origin
Chicopee, MA
Afternoon in Chicopee on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chicopee, MA to Monson, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
22.3 mi
36 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chicopee, MA
Italo Melo
Monson, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chicopee, MA to Monson, MA covers 22.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Palmer Road, Granby Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.57 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 22.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Chicopee, MA to Monson, MA covers 22.3 miles and takes about 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 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 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Granby Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Granby Road
Turn right onto Granby Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Montgomery Street
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Turn right onto MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Chicopee, MA to Monson, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Ware along the way.
Ware
16.6 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Palmer Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Granby Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Thorndike Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stone Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chicopee, MA and Monson, MA.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on MA 116
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Springfield Street
3
Turn right onto Granby Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Granby Road
4
Turn slight right
120 ft
·
3 sec
5
Turn right onto Montgomery Street
501 ft
·
18 sec
·
Montgomery Street
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
1 min
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 90
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 63
Toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
11
Turn right onto MA 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto US 20; MA 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
13
Turn right onto MA 32
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Stone Street
14
Turn left onto MA 32
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Street
15
Continue on MA 32
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmer Road
16
Continue on MA 32
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
233 ft
·
10 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Harrison Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.57 one way
$7.14 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.89 | $7.78 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.23 | $8.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.80
Massachusetts Turnpike
(13.3 mi)
$0.80
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Monson, MA
Afternoon in Monson on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Chicopee, MA to Monson, MA covers 22.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Palmer Road, Granby Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.2 miles from Chicopee, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Granby Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles (Montgomery Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Chicopee, MA to Monson, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Ware along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include New England National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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