How far is Grafton, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Grafton, MA to Springfield, MA is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

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
55.83 mi
00h 59m
Flight
46.88 mi
75.45 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Grafton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.88 mi
Kilometers
75.45 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.83 mi
Kilometers
89.85 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Return by in Grafton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grafton
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grafton
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
Brimfield
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Grafton
27.5 mi
00h 29m
To Springfield
28.4 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
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 Grafton and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worcester Street

    26 m · 10 sec · Worcester Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Worcester Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Worcester Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Worcester Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Worcester Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2110 ft · 57 sec · Grafton Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2318 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Grafton 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
44.8 mi · 80%
Worcester Street
3.24 mi · 6%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 5%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 2%
Grafton Road
1.09 mi · 2%
State Street
0.89 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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
46.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brimfield
00h 29m from Grafton
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Grafton 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 Grafton to Springfield?

The road trip is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Brimfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Grafton and 28.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.66 one way or $15.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Grafton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Brimfield

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

32 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

38 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

41 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grafton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 46.88 mi (75.45 km).

Grafton

#1 Grafton

Town in Massachusetts

Population19,082
Coordinates42.2070400, -71.6856200
Altitude145
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester Street (-71.685504, 42.207067)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.66
Round trip
$15.33
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.66 $15.33
Mid-grade $4.40 $8.66 $17.32
Premium $4.80 $9.45 $18.91
Diesel $4.49 $8.84 $17.68

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 Grafton and Springfield. The current time is 21:13:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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