Hopedale to Springfield is 65.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 33 minutes via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily within Massachusetts, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a largely highway-focused experience, making it a convenient option for a quick trip or a leg of a larger journey. Given its short duration and minimal stops, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without extensive travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.7 miles from Hopedale, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 65.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive leans heavily towards highway travel, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 44.8 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The profile is best described as highway-focused, meaning you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and limited local traffic interruptions for the bulk of your travel. While the primary roads are listed as Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Street, and Milford Street, the dominant feel is that of efficient highway transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 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 44.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Peace Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.3 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (Peace Street): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Peace Street
Turn right onto Peace Street
Navigation decision point
6
32 mi into trip|~51m 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
59.5 mi into trip|~1h 23m 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
5
59.9 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
62.6 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward Chicopee Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
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 Hopedale, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
59.5 mi in|~1h 23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
44.8 mi
51m
Worcester Street
3.2 mi
7m
Milford Street
2.7 mi
5m
Main Street
2.7 mi
4m
Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
Old Upton Road
1.6 mi
3m
Dutcher Street
1.3 mi
3m
Saint James Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 44.8 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopedale, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Hopedale Street
40 ft·3 sec·Hopedale Street
2
Turn right onto Peace Street
374 ft·21 sec·Peace Street
3
Turn left onto Dutcher Street
1.3 mi·3 min·Dutcher Street
4
Turn left onto MA 140
0.7 mi·1 min·West Street
5
Continue on MA 140
2.7 mi·5 min·Milford Street
6
Continue on MA 140
2.6 mi·4 min·Main Street
7
Continue on MA 140
0.9 mi·1 min·Upton Street
8
Turn left onto Old Upton Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Old Upton Road
9
Continue on South Street
0.4 mi·1 min·South Street
10
Turn left onto MA 140
209 ft·3 sec·South Street
11
Turn slight right onto MA 140
2.0 mi·5 min·Worcester Street
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 122
1.3 mi·2 min·Worcester Street
13
Continue on MA 122
0.4 mi·57 sec·Grafton Road
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·32 sec
16
Merge onto I 90
17 mi·19 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi·31 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Exit 51Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
19
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·9 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
21
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi·3 min·Springfield Expressway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 4Toward Chicopee Falls
23
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft·13 sec·Page Boulevard
24
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi·15 sec·Saint James Avenue
25
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft·2 sec·Saint James Avenue
26
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft·8 sec·Saint James Avenue
27
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
28
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Saint James Avenue
29
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
30
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street
31
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft·22 sec·Court Street
32
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft·7 sec·City Hall Place
33
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
Since this trip is just 65.3 miles and takes under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning means you'll likely encounter less traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike, and you'll still have plenty of daylight upon arrival in Springfield. With a fuel cost estimated at $10, filling up before you leave Hopedale is a sensible approach. There are no recommended stops, so you can push through to Springfield directly, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the longest stretch without exiting is nearly 45 miles.
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 32.7 miles from Hopedale, MA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 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 14 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.7 miles or 52m 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 18m
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 Hopedale, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hopedale, MA
This is one driving day of about 65.3 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Hopedale, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 44.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.7 mi from Hopedale, MA
· 52m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 58.6
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
25 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 4.5
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.45 one way
$20.90 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$11.40
$22.79
premium
$4.82
$12.40
$24.80
diesel
$5.61
$14.42
$28.83
Estimated Tolls: $2.69
Massachusetts Turnpike
(44.8 mi)$2.69
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
$10
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.6
0
$6.86
$3.13
Efficient EV
16.3
0
$5.71
$2.61
EV Truck/SUV
26.1
0
$9.14
$4.18
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Hopedale, MA
Late night
in Hopedale on Saturday
Local time
3:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, MA
Late night
in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
3:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
33 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
25 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 33m 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 Hopedale, MA to Springfield, MA covers 65.3 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Worcester Street, Milford Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.7 miles from Hopedale, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.45 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 65.3 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (Peace Street): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hopedale, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
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.
