Origin
Newbury, MA
Afternoon in Newbury on Saturday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newbury, MA to Springfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
123.5 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newbury, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newbury, MA to Springfield, MA covers 123.5 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Road, Newman Road, Hay Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.7 miles from Newbury, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Road | — | — |
| Newman Road | — | — |
| Hay Street | — | — |
| Boston Road | — | — |
| Newburyport Turnpike | — | — |
| Boston Street | — | — |
| Newbury Street | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
High Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newbury, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on High Road
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
High Road
2
Keep slight right to continue on High Road
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
High Road
3
Turn right onto Newman Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Newman Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hay Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hay Street
5
Continue on Boston Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Boston Road
6
Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Newburyport Turnpike
7
Continue on Boston Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Boston Street
8
Continue on Boston Road
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Boston Road
9
Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Boston Street
10
Continue on Newbury Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Newbury Street
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 South: Boston
12
Merge slight left
29 mi
·
39 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
240 ft
·
6 sec
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I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
15
Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
394 ft
·
10 sec
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I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
16
Continue straight
0.6 mi
·
1 min
17
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
18
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
20
Keep slight right
348 ft
·
10 sec
21
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
22
Continue on Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Chicopee Falls
24
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
14 sec
·
Page Boulevard
25
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
27
Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
28
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
29
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
30
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
31
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
32
Turn left onto Court Street
233 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
33
Turn right onto City Hall Place
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 61.7 miles from Newbury, MA, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 27 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Newbury, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newbury, MA
This is one driving day of about 123.5 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Newbury, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Newbury, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.76 one way
$39.53 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.55 | $43.11 |
| premium | $4.82 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.27 | $54.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.97 | $5.93 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.81 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.29 | $7.90 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Saturday
Local time
4:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 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
2h 9m 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?
123.5 mi in 2h 9m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: High Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Newbury, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 2h 9m 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 Newbury, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 123.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Newbury, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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