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Trip from Cordaville, MA to Springfield, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

70.4 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

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

census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Cordaville, MA

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county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Springfield, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cordaville, MA to Springfield, MA covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Springfield Expressway, Woodland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.8 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.27 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

35.2 miles from Cordaville, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 70.4 miles, with most of the trip on Massachusetts Turnpike and Springfield Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.8 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 29 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 59.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Springfield Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southville Road.

Route Complexity 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (Southville Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (MA 85 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Southville Road

At end of road, turn left onto Southville Road

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | MA 85 / River Street

Turn left onto MA 85 / River Street

Navigation decision point

8
4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massa...
6
37.1 mi into trip | ~47m 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
64.6 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Cordaville, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike West and Hartford Connecticut.

Boston

3.8 mi in | ~8m

Massachusetts Turnpike West

4.2 mi in | ~9m

Hartford Connecticut

64.6 mi in | ~1h 19m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 59.8 mi 1h 9m
Springfield Expressway 2.6 mi 3m
Woodland Road 1.9 mi 4m
Saint James Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
State Street 0.9 mi 1m
Worcester Road 0.8 mi 1m
Turnpike Road 0.8 mi 1m
Cordaville Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 59.8 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hammond Street

173 ft · 7 sec · Hammond Street
2

Continue on Cordaville Road

407 ft · 18 sec · Cordaville Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto Southville Road

259 ft · 13 sec · Southville Road
4

Turn left onto MA 85

501 ft · 10 sec · River Street
5

Continue on MA 85

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Cordaville Road
6

Turn right onto Woodland Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Woodland Road
7

Continue on Woodland Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Woodland Road
8

Turn right onto MA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Turnpike Road
Use the right lane.
9

Continue on MA 9

0.8 mi · 1 min · Worcester Road
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West Use the slight left lane.
12

Merge onto I 90

32 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec
Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
15

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 9 sec
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec
17

Continue on I 291

2.6 mi · 3 min · Springfield Expressway
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 4 Toward Chicopee Falls
19

Turn left onto Page Boulevard

384 ft · 13 sec · Page Boulevard
20

Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Saint James Avenue
21

Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

101 ft · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue
22

Continue on Saint James Avenue

428 ft · 8 sec · Saint James Avenue
23

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road
24

Continue on Saint James Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint James Avenue
25

Turn right onto State Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street
26

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Main Street
27

Turn left onto Court Street

234 ft · 22 sec · Court Street
28

Turn right onto City Hall Place

166 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place
29

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 35.2 miles from Cordaville, MA, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.8 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 15 miles or 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 45m 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 13m

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 Cordaville, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cordaville, MA

This is one driving day of about 70.4 miles and 1h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Cordaville, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 59.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from Cordaville, MA · 45m into the drive

city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Southbridge, MA

35 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

Grafton, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Southbridge, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Cordaville, 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

$11.27 one way

$22.53 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $12.29 $24.57
premium $4.82 $13.37 $26.74
diesel $5.61 $15.54 $31.09

Estimated Tolls: $3.64

Massachusetts Turnpike (59.8 mi) $3.59
Turnpike Road (0.8 mi) $0.05

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

$11

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 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 21.1 0 $7.39 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Cordaville, MA

Evening in Cordaville on Wednesday

Local time

5:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, MA

Evening in Springfield on Wednesday

Local time

5:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°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 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 29m 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 Cordaville, MA to Springfield, MA covers 70.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Springfield Expressway, Woodland Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 miles from Cordaville, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.27 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (Southville Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (MA 85 / River Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cordaville, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Massachusetts Turnpike West and Hartford Connecticut.

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