Origin
Monson, MA
Morning in Monson on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monson, MA to Ludlow, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Ludlow, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monson, MA to Ludlow, MA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 24m 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, Park Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Monson, MA to Ludlow, MA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 7.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near MA 32 / Thorndike Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 54
Toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
6
14.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Sewall Street
Turn left onto Sewall Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Monson, MA to Ludlow, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Belchertown along the way.
Belchertown
13.3 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| Palmer Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Thorndike Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Sewall Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 7.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monson, MA and Ludlow, 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
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 54
Toward MA 21: Ludlow, Belchertown
13
Turn left onto MA 21
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Center Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Sewall Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sewall Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Howard Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Howard Street
16
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Turn left onto Walnut Street
219 ft
·
12 sec
·
Walnut Street
18
Turn right
115 ft
·
10 sec
19
Turn left
303 ft
·
22 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.38 one way
$4.77 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.43
Massachusetts Turnpike
(7.2 mi)
$0.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Ludlow, MA
Morning in Ludlow on Saturday
Local time
11:21 AM
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
24m 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 Monson, MA to Ludlow, MA covers 14.9 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Palmer Road, Park Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Monson, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.38 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 14.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 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.
On the drive from Monson, MA to Ludlow, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Belchertown along the way.
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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