How far is Hudson, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Hudson, MA to Springfield, MA is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
69.82 mi
01h 11m
Flight
56.07 mi
90.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.07 mi
Kilometers
90.23 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.82 mi
Kilometers
112.36 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Return by in Hudson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
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
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Hudson
34.3 mi
00h 35m
To Springfield
35.5 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Hudson and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    70 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    528 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Broad Street

    31 m · 3 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    657 ft · 11 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    99 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Hudson Street

    1961 ft · 42 sec · Hudson Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Route 85 Connector

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 85 Connector

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    20 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson 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
33 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.7 mi · 55%
Route 85 Connector
21.3 mi · 30%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 4%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 2%
State Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Broad Street
0.88 mi · 1%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
56 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
00h 35m from Hudson
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hudson 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 Hudson to Springfield?

The road trip is about 69.8 miles (112.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Hudson and 35.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.57 one way or $19.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 56.07 mi (90.23 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population19,732
Coordinates42.3917600, -71.5661800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.566114, 42.391666)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.46 gal
9.33 L · about $9.57
Round trip
$19.14
4.92 gal · 18.66 L
Estimated CO2
21.9 kg one way
Round trip: 43.7 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.57 $19.14
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.82 $21.63
Premium $4.80 $11.81 $23.61
Diesel $4.49 $11.04 $22.08

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 Hudson and Springfield. The current time is 00:24:43.

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.