Origin
Springfield, MA
Afternoon in Springfield on Monday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Pittsfield, MA
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
54.4 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
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6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MA
Italo Melo
Pittsfield, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MA to Pittsfield, MA covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m 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, Gridiron Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.66 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
27.2 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 54.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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 Pittsfield, MA is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Pittsfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pynchon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Columbus Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gridiron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plainfield Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Pynchon Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Pittsfield, 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
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Columbus Avenue
4
Turn right onto Gridiron Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Gridiron Street
5
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight left onto Plainfield Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Plainfield Street
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
8
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
5 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 90
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 90
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: West Stockbridge, Albany NY
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 90 West: West Stockbridge, Albany NY
12
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
35 mi
·
39 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 20: Lee, Pittsfield
14
Keep slight right
377 ft
·
9 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Housatonic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Housatonic Street
16
Continue on Park Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Park Street
17
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto West Center Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
West Center Street
19
Continue on Laurel Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Laurel Street
20
Continue on Lee Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Lee Road
21
Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
22
Continue on Pittsfield Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Pittsfield Road
23
Continue on South Street
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Street
24
Keep slight right to continue on Bank Row
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bank Row
25
Turn left onto First Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
First Street
26
Turn right onto Fenn Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fenn Street
27
Turn left onto Fourth Street
397 ft
·
19 sec
·
Fourth Street
28
Turn left onto Lanckton Court
220 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lanckton Court
29
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 27.2 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 38m 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 54.4 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 27.2 miles or 38m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pittsfield, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 54.4 miles and 1h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.2 mi from Springfield, MA · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 54.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.2 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pittsfield, MA
The final approach into Pittsfield, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pittsfield, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.42 | $18.83 |
| premium | $4.80 | $10.28 | $20.56 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 19 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.71 | $2.61 |
| Efficient EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.76 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Pittsfield, MA
Afternoon in Pittsfield on Monday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
22 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 16m 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 Pittsfield, MA covers 54.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pynchon Street, East Columbus Avenue, Gridiron Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.2 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 $8.66 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 Pittsfield, MA is easy. At 1h 16m 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 Pittsfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, MA to Pittsfield, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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