Origin
Monson, MA
Afternoon in Monson on Saturday
Local time
3:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monson, MA to Chicopee, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monson, MA
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Chicopee, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Monson, MA to Chicopee, MA covers 21.6 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Palmer Road, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Palmer Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Front Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Thorndike Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monson, MA and Chicopee, MA.
1
Start on Harrison Avenue
233 ft
·
14 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
2
Turn left onto MA 32
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on MA 32
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmer Road
4
Continue on MA 32
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto MA 32
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Stone Street
6
Turn left onto US 20; MA 32
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto MA 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
10
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
11
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
13
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
15
Continue on I 291
480 ft
·
7 sec
·
Springfield Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Ludlow, Chicopee Falls
17
Continue on Technology Drive
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Technology Drive
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto MA 141
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
19
Turn left onto Church Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Church Street
20
Turn left onto Grove Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Grove Street
21
Turn right onto Front Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
22
Turn left
74 ft
·
5 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
MA 32 / Thorndike Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
17 mi into trip
|
~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
6
17.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Ludlow, Chicopee Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Ludlow, Chicopee Falls
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.46 one way
$6.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| premium | $4.82 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
Massachusetts Turnpike
(10.9 mi)
$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Chicopee, MA
Afternoon in Chicopee on Saturday
Local time
3:03 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
34m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
21.6 mi in 34m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Massachusetts Turnpike.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near MA 32 / Thorndike Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 21.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (MA 32 / Thorndike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Monson, MA and Chicopee, MA, road signs point toward Hartford Connecticut, Ludlow and Chicopee Falls.
Hartford Connecticut
17 mi in
|
~23m
Ludlow
17.6 mi in
|
~25m
Chicopee Falls
17.6 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.65 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Chicopee, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (MA 32 / Thorndike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Chicopee, MA before heading back.
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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