This 76.7-mile drive from Maynard, MA to Springfield, MA is a straightforward trip, clocking in at about 1 hour and 44 minutes. It's easily manageable as a single-day excursion, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of it on major roads like the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-290. Expect a fuel cost of around $12 for this journey. Given its efficiency and direct path through the Northeast region, it's a practical option for getting between these two Massachusetts cities without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Maynard, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a drive that's largely highway-centric, with 82% of the 76.7 miles on major interstates. You'll spend a significant portion on the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-290, offering a consistent speed for much of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.7 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, so you can settle in for a good run without frequent exits. While the profile is primarily highway, you will navigate some local roads like Gleasondale Road, providing a brief change of pace before rejoining the faster routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 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 38.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 290. 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 MA 62 / Summer Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.7 miles you will encounter 25 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 (MA 62 / Summer Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|MA 62 / Summer Street
Turn right onto MA 62 / Summer Street
Navigation decision point
6
9.1 mi into trip|~18m in|MA 85 / Washington Street
Enter roundabout onto MA 85 / Washington Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
30.9 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward MA 12 South: Webster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 12B
Toward MA 12 South: Webster
6
43.4 mi into trip|~1h 2m 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
70.9 mi into trip|~1h 34m 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.
On the drive from Maynard, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Hartford Connecticut
70.9 mi in|~1h 34m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.7 mi
44m
I 290
20 mi
24m
Gleasondale Road
3 mi
5m
Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
Great Road
2 mi
3m
Main Street
1.8 mi
4m
Route 85 Connector
1.3 mi
1m
Saint James Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 38.7 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maynard, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Acton Court
216 ft·11 sec·Acton Court
2
Turn right onto MA 27
195 ft·16 sec·MA 27
3
Continue on MA 27
132 ft·9 sec·Acton Street
4
Turn right onto MA 62
0.2 mi·21 sec·Summer Street
5
Turn left onto MA 62
0.1 mi·14 sec·Nason Street
6
Turn straight onto MA 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Main Street
7
Turn straight onto MA 62; MA 117
2.0 mi·3 min·Great Road
8
Turn left onto MA 62
3.0 mi·5 min·Gleasondale Road
9
Continue on MA 62
0.7 mi·1 min·Wilkins Street
10
Turn right onto MA 62
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
11
Turn left onto Vila Do Porto Boulevard
0.4 mi·54 sec·Vila Do Porto Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Broad Street
13
Continue on Broad Street
101 ft·3 sec·Broad Street
14
Enter roundabout onto MA 85
213 ft·3 sec·Washington Street
15
Continue on MA 85
0.1 mi·11 sec·Washington Street
16
Turn straight
325 ft·12 sec
17
Continue on Hudson Street
0.4 mi·41 sec·Hudson Street
18
Continue on Route 85 Connector
1.3 mi·1 min·Route 85 Connector
19
Continue on I 290
20 mi·24 min·I 290
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 12BToward MA 12 South: Webster
21
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft·10 sec·Oxford Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto MA 12
446 ft·9 sec·Southbridge Street
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 90
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West
25
Merge onto I 90
11 mi·12 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi·31 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Exit 51Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
28
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·9 sec
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
30
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi·3 min·Springfield Expressway
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 4Toward Chicopee Falls
32
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft·13 sec·Page Boulevard
33
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi·15 sec·Saint James Avenue
34
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft·2 sec·Saint James Avenue
35
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft·8 sec·Saint James Avenue
36
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
37
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Saint James Avenue
38
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
39
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street
40
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft·22 sec·Court Street
41
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft·7 sec·City Hall Place
42
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, 1 hour and 44-minute drive, you have a lot of flexibility in when you depart. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of any commuter traffic on the Massachusetts Turnpike. With no designated stops in the data, you can plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before the 38.7-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike, and consider topping up before you leave Maynard to ensure a smooth journey to Springfield.
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 38.4 miles from Maynard, MA, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.7 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 17 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 56m 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 27m
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 Maynard, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maynard, MA
This is one driving day of about 76.7 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Maynard, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 38.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Maynard, MA
· 56m into the drive
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Maynard, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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 68.8
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
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.
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...
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.28 one way
$24.55 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$13.39
$26.77
premium
$4.82
$14.56
$29.13
diesel
$5.61
$16.93
$33.87
Estimated Tolls: $2.32
Massachusetts Turnpike
(38.7 mi)$2.32
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
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.05
$3.68
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.71
$3.07
EV Truck/SUV
30.7
0
$10.74
$4.91
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Maynard, MA
Late night
in Maynard on Friday
Local time
4:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, MA
Late night
in Springfield on Friday
Local time
4:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
38 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
10 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 44m 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 Maynard, MA to Springfield, MA covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 290, Gleasondale 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 38.4 miles from Maynard, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.28 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 76.7 miles you will encounter 25 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 (MA 62 / Summer Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.1 miles (MA 85 / Washington Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Maynard, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and Lowell National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
