Origin
Springfield, MA
Evening in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MA
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Ashfield, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pynchon Street, East Columbus Avenue, Gridiron Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 37.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 59m drive with frequent turns across 37.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pynchon Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA is easy. At 59m 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 Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pynchon Street | — | — |
| East Columbus Avenue | — | — |
| Gridiron Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Plainfield Street | — | — |
| US 5 | — | — |
| Mount Tom Road | — | — |
| Conz Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pynchon Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Ashfield, MA.
1
Start on City Hall Place
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
2
Continue on Pynchon Street
404 ft
·
20 sec
·
Pynchon Street
3
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Columbus Avenue
4
Turn right onto Gridiron Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gridiron Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto Plainfield Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Plainfield Street
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
8
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
18 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
10
Keep slight left
157 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn left onto Mount Tom Road
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Conz Street
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Conz Street
13
Exit the roundabout onto Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Conz Street
14
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Old South Street
15
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Street
16
Continue on New South Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
New South Street
17
Merge slight right onto Main Street
167 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
18
Continue on Elm Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Elm Street
19
Continue on Locust Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
20
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
23
Continue on Haydenville Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haydenville Road
24
Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto North Street
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Street
26
Continue on Ashfield Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Ashfield Road
27
Continue on Williamsburg Road
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Williamsburg Road
28
Turn straight onto Conway Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Conway Road
29
Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
30
Turn right onto Baptist Corner Road
157 ft
·
8 sec
·
Baptist Corner Road
31
Turn right
187 ft
·
14 sec
32
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Springfield, MA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.6 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ashfield, MA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ashfield, MA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.95 one way
$11.91 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Ashfield, MA
Evening in Ashfield on Thursday
Local time
7:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m 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 Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pynchon Street, East Columbus Avenue, Gridiron Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.6 miles from Springfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.95 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.
The drive from Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA is easy. At 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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