How far is Auburn, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Auburn, MA to Springfield, MA is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.49 mi
00h 48m
Flight
39.17 mi
63.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.17 mi
Kilometers
63.03 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.49 mi
Kilometers
76.43 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Tue, May 12, 6:58 PM EDT
Return by in Auburn
Tue, May 12, 7:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Auburn
2026-05-12T18:09
Arrive Springfield
Tue, May 12, 6:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Auburn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Auburn
23.2 mi
00h 24m
To Springfield
24.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Auburn and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Auburn and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Central Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    2498 ft · 1 min · Church Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southbridge Street

    3221 ft · 1 min · Southbridge Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Auburn and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.7 mi · 82%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 5%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 3%
State Street
0.89 mi · 2%
Southbridge Street
0.61 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 24m from Auburn
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Auburn and Partly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Auburn to Springfield?

The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Auburn and 24.2 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Auburn and Partly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warren, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren.

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Auburn and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 39.17 mi (63.03 km).

Auburn

#1 Auburn

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population16,701
Coordinates42.1945400, -71.8356300
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Central Street (-71.835613, 42.194527)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.67 gal
6.34 L · about $6.50
Round trip
$12.99
3.34 gal · 12.68 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.7 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.50 $12.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.34 $14.69
Premium $4.80 $8.01 $16.03
Diesel $4.49 $7.49 $14.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Auburn and Springfield. The current time is 18:09:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.