How far is Hubbardston, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Hubbardston, MA to Springfield, MA is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
49.44 mi
01h 13m
Flight
39.39 mi
63.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.44 mi
Kilometers
79.57 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Return by in Hubbardston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hubbardston
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hubbardston
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
Ware
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Hubbardston
24.1 mi
00h 36m
To Springfield
25.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 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 Hubbardston and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Worcester Road

    56 m · 9 sec · Worcester Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    1440 ft · 29 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Barre Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Barre Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Old Boston Turnpike

    2142 ft · 43 sec · Old Boston Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Hubbardston Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbardston Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Mechanic Street

    2487 ft · 52 sec · Mechanic Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Exchange Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Exchange Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto School Street North

    85 m · 13 sec · School Street North

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Concert Mall

    95 m · 5 sec · Concert Mall

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Wheelwright Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Wheelwright Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Barre Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Barre Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Lower Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Church Street

    1152 ft · 23 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Ware Road

    865 ft · 17 sec · Ware Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Gilbertville Road

    2714 ft · 55 sec · Gilbertville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Upper Church Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Church Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    858 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Ware Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Ware Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Ware Road

    890 ft · 20 sec · Ware Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  30. 30

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
45 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 22%
Barre Road
4.74 mi · 10%
Ware Street
4.22 mi · 9%
Hubbardston Road
3.52 mi · 7%
Lower Road
3.51 mi · 7%
South Street
3.23 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ware
00h 36m from Hubbardston
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow leaving Hubbardston 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 Hubbardston to Springfield?

The road trip is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Ware is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.1 miles from Hubbardston and 25.4 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.77 one way or $13.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow around Hubbardston and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Ware

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

26 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

34 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hubbardston and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).

Hubbardston

#1 Hubbardston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,811
Coordinates42.4737000, -72.0061900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Worcester Road (-72.005763, 42.473957)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.6 L · about $6.77
Round trip
$13.54
3.48 gal · 13.2 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.77 $13.54
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.65 $15.30
Premium $4.80 $8.35 $16.70
Diesel $4.49 $7.81 $15.62

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 Hubbardston and Springfield. The current time is 22:58:12.

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.