Origin
Springfield, MA
Evening in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Winchendon, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
60.1 mi
97 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
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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Winchendon, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MA to Winchendon, MA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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 $9.62 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
30 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 60.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 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 Winchendon, MA is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Winchendon, 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 | — | — |
| Burnett Road | — | — |
| Holyoke Street | — | — |
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 Winchendon, 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
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Springfield Expressway
9
Continue on Burnett Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Burnett Road
10
Continue on Holyoke Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Holyoke Street
11
Turn left onto West Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
West Street
12
Turn right onto Brook Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Brook Street
13
Continue on Taylor Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Taylor Street
14
Turn right onto Carver Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Carver Street
15
Continue on Chicopee Street
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Chicopee Street
16
Continue on School Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
School Street
17
Turn right
0.7 mi
·
1 min
18
Turn left onto Fred Ruel Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fred Ruel Road
19
Continue on Boardman Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Boardman Street
20
Continue on George Hannum Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
George Hannum Street
21
Turn right onto Federal Street
427 ft
·
16 sec
·
Federal Street
22
Turn left
413 ft
·
33 sec
23
Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
21 mi
·
34 min
·
Daniel Shays Highway
24
Take the ramp slight right
8.5 mi
·
11 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winchendon, Baldwinville
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winchendon, Baldwinville
26
Keep slight right
10 mi
·
15 min
27
Turn left onto Central Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Central Street
28
Turn right
131 ft
·
10 sec
29
Keep slight right
23 ft
·
2 sec
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 30 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 51m 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 13 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 51m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winchendon, 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 60.1 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 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 30 mi from Springfield, MA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Winchendon, MA
The final approach into Winchendon, 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
$9.62 one way
$19.24 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.85 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Winchendon, MA
Evening in Winchendon on Wednesday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°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
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
1h 42m 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 Winchendon, MA covers 60.1 miles and takes about 1h 42m 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 30 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 $9.62 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 Winchendon, MA is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Winchendon, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, MA to Winchendon, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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