Origin
Springfield, MA
Late night in Springfield on Thursday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Sherborn, MA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
75.2 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 31m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
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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Sherborn, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MA to Sherborn, MA covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 38m 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 $12.03 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
37.6 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 38m drive with frequent turns across 75.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 Sherborn, MA is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Sherborn, 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 Sherborn, 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
60 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 9: Framingham, Southboro
13
Keep slight right to continue on MA 9 East: Framingham
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
MA 9 East: Framingham
14
Merge slight left onto Worcester Road
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Worcester Road
15
Take the exit slight right
459 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn slight left onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
High Street
17
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Avenue
138 ft
·
3 sec
·
Union Avenue
19
Exit the roundabout onto Union Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
20
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Concord Street
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
Concord Street
22
Turn right onto Clark Street
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Clark Street
23
Turn right onto Bishop Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Bishop Street
24
Turn slight left onto Beaver Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beaver Street
25
Continue on Kendall Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kendall Avenue
26
Turn right onto Coolidge Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Coolidge Street
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
28
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
29
Turn right onto Sawin Street
128 ft
·
6 sec
·
Sawin Street
30
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 37.6 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 49m 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.6 miles or 49m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sherborn, 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 75.2 miles and 1h 38m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.6 mi from Springfield, MA · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sherborn, MA
The final approach into Sherborn, 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
$12.03 one way
$24.07 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| premium | $4.82 | $14.28 | $28.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.60 | $33.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.58 | $3.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Sherborn, MA
Late night in Sherborn on Thursday
Local time
1:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
25 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 38m 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 Sherborn, MA covers 75.2 miles and takes about 1h 38m 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 37.6 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 $12.03 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 Sherborn, MA is easy. At 1h 38m 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 Sherborn, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, MA to Sherborn, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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