Origin
Phillipston, MA
Evening in Phillipston on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Phillipston, MA to Springfield, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
49.8 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Phillipston, MA
Max Flinterman
Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Phillipston, MA to Springfield, MA covers 49.8 miles and takes about 1h 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, Hardwick Road, Petersham Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.9 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.97 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.9 miles from Phillipston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 49.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 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 10.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near The Common.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.8 miles you will encounter 22 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: near the start (The Common): Navigation decision point; at 32.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
The Common
Turn right onto The Common
Navigation decision point
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
32.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
44 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork
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.
Between Phillipston, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Hartford Connecticut and Chicopee Falls.
Hartford Connecticut
44 mi in
|
~1h 14m
Chicopee Falls
47.1 mi in
|
~1h 19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Hardwick Road | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Petersham Road | 7.3 mi | 14m |
| Ware Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Springfield Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Popple Camp Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Palmer Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Upper Church Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 10.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Phillipston, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
141 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto The Common
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
The Common
3
Continue on The Common
310 ft
·
13 sec
·
The Common
4
Continue on The Common
291 ft
·
8 sec
·
The Common
5
Continue on Petersham Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Petersham Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto MA 101
179 ft
·
3 sec
·
Queen Lake Road
7
Continue on MA 101
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Petersham Road
8
Continue on MA 101
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Popple Camp Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto MA 32
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto MA 32A; MA 122
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
New Salem Road
11
Turn left onto MA 32A
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Hardwick Road
12
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 32A
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hardwick Road
13
Continue on MA 32A
4.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Petersham Road
14
Continue on MA 32A
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hardwick Road
15
Continue on MA 32
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on MA 32
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Ware Road
17
Continue on MA 32
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Gilbertville Road
18
Turn right onto Upper Church Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Upper Church Street
19
Continue on Church Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
20
Turn right onto MA 9; MA 32
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn left onto MA 32
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Street
22
Continue on MA 32
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Palmer Road
23
Continue on MA 32
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ware Street
24
Continue on MA 32
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ware Road
25
Continue on MA 32
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Thorndike Street
26
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Use the right lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
283 ft
·
6 sec
28
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
29
Merge onto I 90
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
31
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
33
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
34
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
35
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
Page Boulevard
36
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
37
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
38
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
39
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
40
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
41
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
42
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
43
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
44
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
45
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
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 24.9 miles from Phillipston, MA, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 11 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.9 miles or 46m 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 12m
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 Phillipston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Phillipston, MA
This is one driving day of about 49.8 miles and 1h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 11 miles from Phillipston, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 10.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Phillipston, MA · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Phillipston, 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
$7.97 one way
$15.94 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $8.69 | $17.38 |
| premium | $4.82 | $9.46 | $18.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.00 | $21.99 |
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.97 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
6:54 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
3 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 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 Phillipston, MA to Springfield, MA covers 49.8 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Hardwick Road, Petersham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.9 miles from Phillipston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.97 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 49.8 miles you will encounter 22 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: near the start (The Common): Navigation decision point; at 32.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 32.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Phillipston, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Hartford Connecticut and Chicopee Falls.
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