Origin
Springfield, MA
Late night in Springfield on Friday
Local time
2:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
59m
Distance
37.2 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 I 91, Williamsburg Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.5 miles on I 91. 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 (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA covers 37.2 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 91 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Columbus Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Gridiron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Columbus Avenue
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Gridiron Street
Turn right onto Gridiron Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
17.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
5
17.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
MA 10 / South Street
At end of road, turn right onto MA 10 / South Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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 Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Easthampton along the way.
Easthampton
17.1 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 91 | 15.5 mi | 18m |
| Williamsburg Road | 5 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Ashfield Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Elm Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Haydenville Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Conway Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Locust Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 91
— 15.5 mi, about 18m
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
403 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pynchon Street
3
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Columbus Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Turn right onto Gridiron Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gridiron Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto MA 20A
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Plainfield Street
7
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
8
Merge onto I 91
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 91
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 5: Northampton, Easthampton
10
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
10 sec
11
Turn left onto US 5
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Mount Tom Road
12
Enter roundabout onto Conz Street
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
Conz Street
13
Continue on Conz Street
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Conz Street
14
Turn left onto Old South Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Old South Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto MA 10
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Street
16
Continue on MA 10
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
New South Street
17
Merge onto Main Street
168 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
18
Continue on Elm Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Elm Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on MA 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Locust Street
20
Continue on MA 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
21
Enter roundabout onto MA 9
141 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on MA 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
23
Continue on MA 9
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Haydenville Road
24
Continue on MA 9
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 MA 116
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Conway Road
29
Continue on MA 116
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Main Street
30
Turn right onto Baptist Corner Road
157 ft
·
7 sec
·
Baptist Corner Road
31
Turn right
186 ft
·
13 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.6 mi from Springfield, MA · 24m 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
Late night in Ashfield on Friday
Local time
2:26 AM
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 I 91, Williamsburg Road, Main 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Columbus Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Gridiron Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Springfield, MA to Ashfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Easthampton along the way.
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