Trip from Springfield, MA to Chelmsford, MA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

92.6 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 45m ★

6 AM

1h 54m

8 AM

2h 10m

10 AM

2h 0m

12 PM

1h 58m

3 PM

2h 0m

5 PM

2h 9m

8 PM

1h 49m

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

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county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Springfield, MA

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town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Chelmsford, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, MA to Chelmsford, MA covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m 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 $14.82 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.

Midpoint

46.3 miles from Springfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 92.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 22 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 Chelmsford, MA is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Chelmsford, 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 Chelmsford, MA.

Start on City Hall Place

164 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place

Continue on Pynchon Street

404 ft · 20 sec · Pynchon Street

Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

282 ft · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue

Turn right onto Boland Way

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Boland Way

Continue on Harrison Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Chestnut Street

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway

4.4 mi · 5 min · Springfield Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

0.2 mi · 35 sec · I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

55 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

0.2 mi · 38 sec · I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

0.2 mi · 34 sec · I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

Merge slight left

29 mi · 33 min

Take the exit slight right toward MA 4: North Chelmsford

0.2 mi · 32 sec · MA 4: North Chelmsford

Turn right onto North Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · North Road

Turn right onto Worthen Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Worthen Street

Continue on Worthen Street

174 ft · 5 sec · Worthen Street

Turn right onto Westford Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Westford Street

Turn left onto Clover Hill Drive

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Clover Hill Drive

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 46.3 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 56m 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 20 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.3 miles or 56m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chelmsford, 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 92.6 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 46.3 mi from Springfield, MA · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Webster, MA

46 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

Monson, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Webster, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chelmsford, MA

The final approach into Chelmsford, 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

$14.82 one way

$29.64 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.43	$16.16	$32.32
premium	$4.82	$17.58	$35.17
diesel	$5.61	$20.44	$40.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.8	$9.72	$4.44
Efficient EV	23.2	$8.10	$3.70
EV Truck/SUV	37	$12.96	$5.93

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Springfield, MA

Morning in Springfield on Thursday

Local time

11:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chelmsford, MA

Morning in Chelmsford on Thursday

Local time

11:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 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 53m 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 Chelmsford, MA covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m 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 46.3 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 $14.82 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 Chelmsford, MA is easy. At 1h 53m 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 Chelmsford, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Springfield, MA to Chelmsford, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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