How far is Dudley, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Dudley, MA to Springfield, MA is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.03 mi
00h 58m
Flight
34.06 mi
54.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.06 mi
Kilometers
54.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.03 mi
Kilometers
78.91 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Dudley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dudley
2026-04-22T21:19
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dudley
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 Dudley
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Springfield
25.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2172 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Turnpike Road

    1691 ft · 38 sec · Old Turnpike Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Quinebaug Road

    1339 ft · 27 sec · Quinebaug Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Southbridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ashland Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashland Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Sandersdale Road

    1014 ft · 20 sec · Sandersdale Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southbridge Rotary

    57 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary onto Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Charlton Road

    2580 ft · 1 min · Charlton Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    982 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Springfield, Albany

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dudley 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
27.1 mi · 55%
Main Street
4.47 mi · 9%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 5%
Southbridge Road
2.55 mi · 5%
Ashland Avenue
1.44 mi · 3%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

27.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 29m from Dudley
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dudley and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 23.5 miles from Dudley and 25.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.73 one way or $13.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dudley and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers 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 Dudley and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 34.06 mi (54.81 km).

Dudley

#1 Dudley

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,663
Coordinates42.0451000, -71.9300700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Center Road (-71.930146, 42.045117)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.73 gal
6.55 L · about $6.73
Round trip
$13.46
3.46 gal · 13.1 L
Estimated CO2
15.4 kg one way
Round trip: 30.7 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.73 $13.46
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.61 $15.21
Premium $4.80 $8.30 $16.60
Diesel $4.49 $7.76 $15.53

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 Dudley and Springfield. The current time is 21:19:48.

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.