Origin
Springfield, MA
Night in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Ayer, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
81.5 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
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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Ayer, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MA to Ayer, MA covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m 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, Boland Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.04 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
40.7 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 46m drive with frequent turns across 81.5 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Springfield, MA to Ayer, MA is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Ayer, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pynchon Street | — | — |
| East Columbus Avenue | — | — |
| Boland Way | — | — |
| Harrison Avenue | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| Springfield Expressway | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
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 Ayer, 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
282 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Columbus Avenue
4
Turn right onto Boland Way
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Boland Way
5
Continue on Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Chestnut Street
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Springfield Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
11
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
38 mi
·
44 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 395, I 290
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 290
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 290
16
Continue straight
7.5 mi
·
10 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
19
Continue straight
18 mi
·
20 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
MA 2 East: Boston
21
Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
MA 2 East: Boston
22
Merge slight left onto Leominster Connector
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Leominster Connector
23
Merge slight left onto Concord Turnpike
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Concord Turnpike
24
Take the exit slight right toward Shirley
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Shirley
25
Keep slight right
184 ft
·
5 sec
26
Turn straight onto Shirley Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shirley Road
27
Continue on Lancaster Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lancaster Road
28
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Main Street
29
Continue on Front Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Front Street
30
Continue on West Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
31
Turn sharp left onto Park Street
420 ft
·
7 sec
·
Park Street
32
Arrive at your destination
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 40.7 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 53m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.7 miles or 53m 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 Ayer, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Springfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 81.5 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Springfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.7 mi from Springfield, MA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.7 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ayer, MA
The final approach into Ayer, 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
$13.04 one way
$26.09 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.22 | $28.45 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.48 | $30.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.99 | $35.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.56 | $3.91 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.41 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Ayer, MA
Night in Ayer on Wednesday
Local time
11:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Worcester, MA
41 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
1 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
1h 46m 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 Ayer, MA covers 81.5 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pynchon Street, East Columbus Avenue, Boland Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.7 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 $13.04 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 Ayer, MA is easy. At 1h 46m 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 Ayer, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, MA to Ayer, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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