Origin
Medway, MA
Afternoon in Medway on Thursday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medway, MA to Springfield, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
76.7 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medway, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Medway, MA to Springfield, MA covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Village Street, Franklin Street, Milford Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 76.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 76.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Village Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Medway, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medway, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Village Street | — | — |
| Franklin Street | — | — |
| Milford Street | — | — |
| Medway Road | — | — |
| I 495 North | — | — |
| MA 9 West | — | — |
| Turnpike Road | — | — |
| Belmont Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Village Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medway, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Barber Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Barber Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Village Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Village Street
3
Turn right onto Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Continue on Milford Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Milford Street
5
Continue on Medway Road
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Medway Road
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 495 North: Lowell
7
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
12 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 9 West: Worcester
9
Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Turnpike Road
10
Continue on Belmont Street
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Belmont Street
11
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
12
Turn right onto Southwest Cutoff
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Southwest Cutoff
13
Continue on Hartford Turnpike
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Hartford Turnpike
14
Continue on Sunderland Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Sunderland Road
15
Continue on Sunderland Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Sunderland Road
16
Turn left onto Grafton Street
0.8 mi
·
54 sec
·
Grafton Street
17
Continue on Grafton Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Grafton Road
18
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
19
Keep slight right
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
20
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
21
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
23
Keep slight right
348 ft
·
10 sec
24
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
25
Continue on Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Chicopee Falls
27
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
14 sec
·
Page Boulevard
28
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
31
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
32
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
33
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
34
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
35
Turn left onto Court Street
233 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
36
Turn right onto City Hall Place
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
37
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.3 mi from Medway, MA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.3 miles from Medway, 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
$12.28 one way
$24.55 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 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 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
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.
Destination
Springfield, MA
Afternoon in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
2:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
38 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 19m 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 Medway, MA to Springfield, MA covers 76.7 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Village Street, Franklin Street, Milford Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.3 miles from Medway, 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.
The drive from Medway, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 1h 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Medway, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Medway, MA to Springfield, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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