This 76.9-mile drive from Springfield, MA to Maynard, MA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 43 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, it's an economical option for a day trip, allowing you to focus on your destination rather than the journey. The route primarily utilizes the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-290, making it a practical choice for those prioritizing speed and efficiency. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be navigating familiar territory throughout this interstate journey. This drive is ideal for a single day, requiring no overnight stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 47m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with 83% of the drive taking place on major interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 38.3 miles, offering a consistent pace. The Springfield Expressway and I-290 also contribute to the high-speed, direct nature of this trip. This highway-focused profile means you'll likely encounter steady traffic flow, with minimal deviations onto slower, local roads. The character of the drive remains largely consistent, emphasizing efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 290. 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.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Boland Way
Turn right onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
6
5.9 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
8
44.8 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 90
Toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
7
45.4 mi into trip|~56m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 395, I 290
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 395, I 290
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springfield, MA and Maynard, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Worcester and Hudson.
Albany
5.7 mi in|~8m
Boston
5.9 mi in|~9m
Worcester
44.8 mi in|~55m
Hudson
66 mi in|~1h 22m|via Route 85 Connector
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.3 mi
44m
I 290
20.1 mi
25m
Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi
5m
Gleasondale Road
3 mi
5m
Great Road
2 mi
3m
Main Street
2 mi
4m
Route 85 Connector
1.3 mi
1m
Broad Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 38.3 mi, about 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Maynard, 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
282 ft·9 sec·East Columbus Avenue
4
Turn right onto Boland Way
0.1 mi·9 sec·Boland Way
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Harrison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi·47 sec·Chestnut Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
8
Merge onto I 291; US 20
4.4 mi·5 min·Springfield Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 7Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
11
Merge onto I 90
38 mi·44 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 90Toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, WorcesterUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 395, I 290
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 290
16
Continue on I 290
20 mi·25 min·I 290
17
Continue on Route 85 Connector
1.3 mi·1 min·Route 85 Connector
Toward Hudson
18
Continue on Hudson Street
0.4 mi·46 sec·Hudson Street
19
Turn left onto MA 85
0.2 mi·16 sec·Washington Street
20
Enter roundabout onto Broad Street
71 ft·1 sec·Broad Street
21
Continue on Broad Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Broad Street
22
Turn right onto Vila Do Porto Boulevard
0.4 mi·54 sec·Vila Do Porto Boulevard
23
Turn right onto MA 62
1.0 mi·2 min·Main Street
24
Turn left onto MA 62
0.7 mi·1 min·Wilkins Street
25
Continue on MA 62
0.6 mi·1 min·Gleasondale Road
26
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 62
2.4 mi·4 min·Gleasondale Road
27
Turn right onto MA 62; MA 117
2.0 mi·3 min·Great Road
28
Turn slight left onto MA 62
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
29
Turn right onto MA 27; MA 62
180 ft·10 sec·Waltham Street
30
Turn sharp left onto Acton Court
307 ft·17 sec·Acton Court
31
Arrive at destination
Acton Court
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 43 minutes, this trip offers a lot of flexibility for departure times. You can easily leave Springfield, MA in the morning and arrive in Maynard, MA with plenty of daylight remaining. With no designated stops in the data, consider a quick fuel and stretch break around the halfway point, perhaps after completing the 38.3-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The $12 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially since much of the drive is on high-speed interstates where fuel consumption can increase. Plan to utilize the available services along the Massachusetts Turnpike or I-290 for any necessities.
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 38.4 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.3 miles.
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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 47m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maynard, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 76.9 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Springfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 38.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Springfield, MA
· 47m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 76.9
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 76.9
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
21 mi from route
~51 min detour
Free
near mile 76.9
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
$15
near mile 76.9
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 76.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.31 one way
$24.61 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$13.42
$26.84
premium
$4.82
$14.60
$29.20
diesel
$5.61
$16.98
$33.96
Estimated Tolls: $2.30
Massachusetts Turnpike
(38.3 mi)$2.30
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
$12
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.1
0
$8.07
$3.69
Efficient EV
19.2
0
$6.73
$3.08
EV Truck/SUV
30.8
0
$10.77
$4.92
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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
Late night
in Springfield on Friday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Maynard, MA
Late night
in Maynard on Friday
Local time
3:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
38 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
10 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 43m 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 Maynard, MA covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 290, Springfield Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 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 $12.31 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.9 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Between Springfield, MA and Maynard, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Worcester and Hudson.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Minute Man National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and Lowell National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
