Origin
West Boylston, MA
Evening in West Boylston on Wednesday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
61 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Boylston, MA
Mohan Nannapaneni
Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA covers 61 miles and takes about 1h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Prospect Street, Newton Street, Central Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.76 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
30.5 miles from West Boylston, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 5m drive with frequent turns across 61 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prospect 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 West Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 West Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Street | — | — |
| Newton Street | — | — |
| Central Street | — | — |
| West Boylston Street | — | — |
| State Road | — | — |
| I 190 South | — | — |
| I 290 West | — | — |
| MA 12 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Prospect Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Boylston, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on the route
59 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Prospect Street
200 ft
·
8 sec
·
Prospect Street
3
Turn left onto Newton Street
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Newton Street
4
Turn straight onto Central Street
515 ft
·
17 sec
·
Central Street
5
Turn right onto West Boylston Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Boylston Street
6
Continue on State Road
410 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Road
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 190 South: Worcester
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 190 South: Worcester
9
Merge slight left
3.2 mi
·
4 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 290 West: Auburn
11
Merge slight left
7.5 mi
·
10 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
MA 12 South: Webster
13
Turn left onto Oxford Street
466 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oxford Street
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
446 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southbridge Street
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 90
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
17
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
18
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
20
Keep slight right
348 ft
·
10 sec
21
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
22
Continue on Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Chicopee Falls
24
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
14 sec
·
Page Boulevard
25
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
27
Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
28
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
29
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
30
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
31
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
32
Turn left onto Court Street
233 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
33
Turn right onto City Hall Place
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
34
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 30.5 miles from West Boylston, MA, or about 32m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.5 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving West Boylston, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West Boylston, MA
This is one driving day of about 61 miles and 1h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from West Boylston, 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 30.5 mi from West Boylston, MA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 30.5 miles from West Boylston, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, MA
The final approach into Springfield, 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
$9.76 one way
$19.52 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $10.65 | $21.29 |
| premium | $4.82 | $11.58 | $23.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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: 21.3 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 | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| Efficient EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
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
Springfield, MA
Evening in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
6:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
36 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 5m 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 West Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA covers 61 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prospect Street, Newton Street, Central Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.5 miles from West Boylston, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.76 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 West Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 1h 5m 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 West Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Boylston, MA to Springfield, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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