Origin
Hinsdale, MA
Late night in Hinsdale on Saturday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hinsdale, MA to Springfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hinsdale, MA
Tom Fisk
Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
Hinsdale to Springfield is 48.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via I 91, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a route with a lot of turns, mostly on local roads, so don't plan on setting any speed records. It's a relatively short drive, making it ideal for a spontaneous excursion or a leisurely start to a longer journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as 'turn-heavy' and primarily local. With only 19% of the route on highways, you'll spend most of your time navigating smaller roads like Old North Road and West Main Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.5 miles on I 91, offering a brief period of higher-speed travel before you transition back to more intricate local routes. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction and speed as you make your way through various towns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in near MA 112; MA 143 / Williamsburg Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (MA 112; MA 143 / Williamsburg Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
MA 112; MA 143 / Williamsburg Road
Enter roundabout onto MA 112; MA 143 / Williamsburg Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
47.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfiel...
5
48.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
Boland Way
Turn left onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
Court Street
Turn right onto Court Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| Old North Road | 5.4 mi | 10m |
| West Main Road | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Main Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Chesterfield Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| East Street | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Williamsburg Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Sylvester Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 9.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hinsdale, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
186 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Maple Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Maple Street
3
Continue on MA 143
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Peru Road
4
Continue on MA 143
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
West Main Road
5
Continue on MA 143
5.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Old North Road
6
Enter roundabout onto MA 112; MA 143
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Williamsburg Road
7
Continue on MA 112; MA 143
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Williamsburg Road
8
Continue on MA 143
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Road
9
Turn right onto South Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Street
10
Continue on East Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Street
11
Continue on Chesterfield Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Chesterfield Road
12
Turn right onto Sylvester Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Sylvester Road
13
Continue on West Farms Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Farms Road
14
Continue on Glendale Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Glendale Road
15
Continue on Torrey Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Torrey Street
16
Turn left onto Loudville Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Loudville Road
17
Continue on Glendale Street
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Glendale Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto MA 10
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto MA 141
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Union Street
20
Continue on MA 141
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cottage Street
21
Continue on MA 141
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Street
22
Continue on MA 141
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Mountain Road
23
Continue on MA 141
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Easthampton Road
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
25
Merge onto I 91
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 91
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward Hall of Fame Avenue, Downtown Springfield
27
Turn straight onto Hall of Fame Avenue
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hall of Fame Avenue
28
Turn left onto Boland Way
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Boland Way
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Turn right onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
31
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
32
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Hinsdale, MA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Hinsdale, 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
$7.78 one way
$15.56 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Late night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
3:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Williamsburg, MA
24 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
11 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 22m 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 Hinsdale, MA to Springfield, MA covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 91, Old North Road, West Main Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.3 miles from Hinsdale, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.78 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 straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (MA 112; MA 143 / Williamsburg Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hinsdale, MA to Springfield, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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