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Trip from Springfield, MA to New Braintree, MA

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

36.1 mi

58 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m

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

county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Springfield, MA

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Downtown New Braintree, MA, MA

New Braintree, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, MA to New Braintree, MA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 56m 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 $5.78 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

18.1 miles from Springfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 36.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 New Braintree, MA is easy. At 56m 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 New Braintree, 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 New Braintree, 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

11 mi · 12 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
12

Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

0.6 mi · 1 min · MA 32: Palmer, Ware
13

Turn sharp left onto Thorndike Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Thorndike Street
14

Continue on Ware Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Ware Road
15

Continue on Ware Street

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Ware Street
16

Turn right onto Old Warren Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · Old Warren Road
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Road

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Boston Road
18

Continue on Main Street

4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
19

Continue on Boston Post Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Boston Post Road
20

At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
21

Continue on North Main Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · North Main Street
22

Turn left onto Church Street

174 ft · 5 sec · Church Street
23

Turn right onto New Braintree Road

3.1 mi · 5 min · New Braintree Road
24

Continue on West Brookfield Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Brookfield Road
25

Turn right onto Oakham Road

151 ft · 4 sec · Oakham Road
26

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 18.1 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 28m 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 36 miles or 56m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.1 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Braintree, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Springfield, MA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Springfield, MA

This is one driving day of about 36.1 miles and 56m.

At 36.1 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.1 mi from Springfield, MA · 28m into the drive

Downtown Ware, MA, MA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ware, MA

18 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

Brookfield, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ware, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in New Braintree, MA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into New Braintree, 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

$5.78 one way

$11.55 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $6.30 $12.60
premium $4.82 $6.85 $13.71
diesel $5.61 $7.97 $15.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 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 10.8 0 $3.79 $1.73
Efficient EV 9 0 $3.16 $1.44
EV Truck/SUV 14.4 0 $5.05 $2.31

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Springfield, MA

Evening in Springfield on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Braintree, MA

Evening in New Braintree on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

3 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

56m 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 New Braintree, MA covers 36.1 miles and takes about 56m 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 18.1 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 $5.78 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 New Braintree, MA is easy. At 56m 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 New Braintree, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, MA to New Braintree, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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