How far is Cochituate, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Cochituate, MA to Springfield, MA is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
74.14 mi
01h 17m
Flight
64.52 mi
103.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.52 mi
Kilometers
103.84 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.14 mi
Kilometers
119.32 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Cochituate
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cochituate
2026-04-18T05:26
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cochituate
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 Cochituate
36.7 mi
00h 38m
To Springfield
37.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    27 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1385 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Commonwealth Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cochituate Road

    969 ft · 22 sec · Cochituate Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1621 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield

    3244 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    37.7 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cochituate 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
65.2 mi · 88%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 4%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 2%
Commonwealth Road
1.12 mi · 2%
State Street
0.89 mi · 1%
I 90 West
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

37.7 mi · 00h 44m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 38m from Cochituate
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cochituate and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 36.7 miles from Cochituate and 37.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cochituate and Mostly Cloudy 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 Cochituate and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 64.52 mi (103.84 km).

Cochituate

#1 Cochituate

Census-designated place in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population6,569
Coordinates42.3209300, -71.3642300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.364112, 42.320941)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.62 gal
9.9 L · about $10.19
Round trip
$20.38
5.24 gal · 19.8 L
Estimated CO2
23.3 kg one way
Round trip: 46.6 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.19 $20.38
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.52 $23.04
Premium $4.80 $12.57 $25.15
Diesel $4.49 $11.76 $23.52

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cochituate and Springfield. The current time is 05:26:41.

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.