Trip from Shrewsbury, MA to Springfield, MA

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Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

58.1 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min

4 AM

1h 10m ★

6 AM

1h 16m

8 AM

1h 28m

10 AM

1h 20m

12 PM

1h 19m

3 PM

1h 21m

5 PM

1h 27m

8 PM

1h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Shrewsbury, MA

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county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Springfield, MA

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Trip Overview

This 58.1-mile drive from Shrewsbury to Springfield, Massachusetts, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it primarily utilizes the Massachusetts Turnpike, Springfield Expressway, and Grafton Street, with 84% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $9, making it an economical option for a quick regional hop within the Northeast. The overall feel is practical and efficient, perfect for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. You'll spend the longest stretch, 44.8 miles, on the Massachusetts Turnpike, so expect consistent highway driving.

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

29.1 miles from Shrewsbury, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This route is largely highway-focused, with 84% of the travel occurring on major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike. You'll experience a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip, with one uninterrupted stretch covering 44.8 miles on the turnpike. While primarily an interstate experience, the inclusion of Springfield Expressway and Grafton Street might introduce some variations in traffic flow and speed as you approach your destination. The character is less about winding scenic roads and more about efficient travel, making it a predictable drive for those prioritizing time.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 30 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 44.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Springfield Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 58.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 24.8 miles (I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6.8 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

24.8 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

52.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m 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

52.7 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

55.4 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward Chicopee Falls

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 4 Toward Chicopee Falls

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 Shrewsbury, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.

Hartford Connecticut

52.3 mi in | ~1h 5m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	44.8 mi	51m
Springfield Expressway	2.6 mi	3m
Grafton Street	1.9 mi	3m
Hartford Turnpike	1.7 mi	3m
Memorial Drive	1.6 mi	2m
Saint James Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
State Street	0.9 mi	1m
Sunderland Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 44.8 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shrewsbury, MA and Springfield, MA.

Start on this road

165 ft · 17 sec · this road

Turn left onto MA 140

1.2 mi · 2 min · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 140

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Grafton Circle

Continue on MA 140

1.6 mi · 2 min · Memorial Drive

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto US 20

1.7 mi · 3 min · Hartford Turnpike

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Sunderland Road

Continue on Sunderland Road

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Sunderland Road

Turn left onto MA 122

0.8 mi · 54 sec · Grafton Street

Continue on MA 122

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Grafton Road

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Merge onto I 90

17 mi · 19 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec

Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 9 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Continue on I 291

2.6 mi · 3 min · Springfield Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 4 Toward Chicopee Falls

Turn left onto Page Boulevard

384 ft · 13 sec · Page Boulevard

Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Saint James Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

101 ft · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

Continue on Saint James Avenue

428 ft · 8 sec · Saint James Avenue

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Continue on Saint James Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint James Avenue

Turn right onto State Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Court Street

234 ft · 22 sec · Court Street

Turn right onto City Hall Place

166 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place

Arrive at destination

City Hall Place

Trip Plan

Given its manageable length of 58.1 miles and a duration of just over an hour, this trip is ideal for a single-day adventure with no need to split the journey. You can depart at your leisure, but consider avoiding peak rush hour times on the Massachusetts Turnpike to ensure the quickest travel. With a low fuel cost of approximately $9, you won't need to worry much about frequent refueling stops. For a practical tip, keep an eye on your GPS as you transition from the Massachusetts Turnpike to the Springfield Expressway, as this is where the road character changes and traffic can become more dynamic.

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 29.1 miles from Shrewsbury, MA, or about 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.8 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 58.1 miles or 1h 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.1 miles or 38m 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 2m

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 Shrewsbury, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Shrewsbury, MA

This is one driving day of about 58.1 miles and 1h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shrewsbury, MA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 44.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.1 mi from Shrewsbury, MA · 38m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

29 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

Albany, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.1 miles from Shrewsbury, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Springfield, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 50.1

View on nps.gov

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...

23 mi from route ~59 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.30 one way

$18.60 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$10.14	$20.28
premium	$4.82	$11.03	$22.06
diesel	$5.61	$12.83	$25.66

Estimated Tolls: $2.81

Massachusetts Turnpike (44.8 mi) $2.69

Hartford Turnpike (1.7 mi) $0.12

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.4	$6.10	$2.79
Efficient EV	14.5	$5.08	$2.32
EV Truck/SUV	23.2	$8.13	$3.72

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Shrewsbury, MA

Night in Shrewsbury on Tuesday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, MA

Night in Springfield on Tuesday

Local time

9:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

29 mi in

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

24 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 15m 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 Shrewsbury, MA to Springfield, MA covers 58.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Springfield Expressway, Grafton Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.1 miles from Shrewsbury, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.30 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.

On the drive from Shrewsbury, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Hartford Connecticut along the way.

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Trip from Shrewsbury, MA to Springfield, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Springfield, MA

National Parks Near This Route

New England National Scenic Trail

Minute Man National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Shrewsbury, MA

Springfield, MA

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 15m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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