How far is Blackstone, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Blackstone, MA to Springfield, MA is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
72.17 mi
01h 15m
Flight
54.1 mi
87.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.1 mi
Kilometers
87.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.17 mi
Kilometers
116.14 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 4:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackstone
2026-04-23T02:19
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackstone
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Blackstone
35.6 mi
00h 37m
To Springfield
36.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mason Street

    15 m · 8 sec · Mason Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    139 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    146 m · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Canal Street

    788 ft · 26 sec · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Saint Paul Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Saint Paul Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Great Road

    1050 ft · 21 sec · Great Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Victory Highway

    1099 ft · 24 sec · Victory Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward RI 146 North: Worcester MA

    888 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Smithfield Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackstone 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
36 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 59%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 11%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 10%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 4%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.82 mi · 3%
North Smithfield Expressway
1.49 mi · 2%
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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 37m from Blackstone
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blackstone and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Blackstone and 36.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.92 one way or $19.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blackstone and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Charlton, 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 Charlton.

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackstone and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 54.1 mi (87.07 km).

Blackstone

#1 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population9,209
Coordinates42.0178800, -71.5411700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Mason Street (-71.541056, 42.017907)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 116 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.55 gal
9.64 L · about $9.92
Round trip
$19.84
5.1 gal · 19.28 L
Estimated CO2
22.7 kg one way
Round trip: 45.3 kg / 100 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.92 $19.84
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.21 $22.42
Premium $4.80 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $4.49 $11.44 $22.89

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackstone and Springfield. The current time is 02:19:27.

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.