Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: TUBARONES PHOTOGRAPHY
The drive from Springfield, MA to Ashburnham, MA covers 62.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Massachusetts Turnpike, Barre Road, Springfield Expressway 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 $9.96 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
31.3 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 62.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 around 0.2 miles in near Boland Way.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 62.6 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 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn sharp left onto MA 32 / Thorndike Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Between Springfield, MA and Ashburnham, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Ware and Hubbardston.
Albany
Boston
Ware
Hubbardston
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| Barre Road | 6.2 mi | 11m |
| Springfield Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Ware Street | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Lower Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Williamsville Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| South Street | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| MA 2 | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Ashburnham, MA.
Start on City Hall Place
Continue on Pynchon Street
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
Turn right onto Boland Way
Continue on Harrison Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 291; US 20
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto MA 32
Continue on MA 32
Continue on MA 32
Continue on MA 32
Continue on MA 32
Merge onto MA 9; MA 32
Turn left onto Church Street
Continue on Upper Church Street
At end of road, turn left onto MA 32
Continue on MA 32
Continue on MA 32
Turn slight right onto MA 32
Continue on MA 32
Continue on MA 32
Continue on MA 32
Keep slight left at fork onto South Street
Turn left onto MA 62
Turn right onto School Street North
Continue on Williamsville Road
Turn straight onto Burnshirt Road
Continue on Barre Road
At end of road, turn right onto MA 101
Turn right onto MA 2A; MA 101
Take the ramp
Merge onto MA 2
Take the exit
Enter roundabout onto MA 68
Continue on MA 68
Continue on MA 68
Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street
Turn left onto Pine Street
Turn right onto Logan Street
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
Turn right onto Temple Street
At end of road, turn right onto Elm Street
Turn left
Turn left onto Lawrence Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 101
Continue on MA 101
Continue on MA 101
Continue on MA 101
At end of road, turn right onto MA 12; MA 101
Turn left onto MA 101
Arrive at destination
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.
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 62.6 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.3 miles or 50m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ashburnham, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 62.6 miles and 1h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.3 mi from Springfield, MA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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.
A short stop after about 62.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ashburnham, 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 Ashburnham, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.96 one way
$19.93 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $10.84 | $21.67 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.66
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
$10
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Ashburnham on Saturday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
48°F
Albany, NY
31 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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