How far is Lancaster, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Lancaster, MA to Springfield, MA is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and Springfield.
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Start on Thayer Memorial Drive
19 m · 12 sec · Thayer Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Main Street
782 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto Center Bridge Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Center Bridge Road
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Turn right onto High Street Extension
2.2 mi · 5 min · High Street Extension
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Street
44 m · 3 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Mechanic Street
957 ft · 16 sec · Mechanic Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1621 ft · 30 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Boylston Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boylston Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Plantation Street
3172 ft · 1 min · Plantation Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2346 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
703 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Oxford Street
142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2072 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
1693 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
693 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
1118 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Page Boulevard
117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Continue straight
1102 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Saint James Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
1.4 km · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
71 m · 22 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto City Hall Place
51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Springfield?
The road trip is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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 34.4 miles from Lancaster and 39.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.9 miles (85.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Lancaster and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sturbridge.
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 52.87 mi (85.08 km).
#1 Lancaster
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 7,857 |
| Coordinates | 42.4556500, -71.6731200 |
| Altitude | 94 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $10.15 | $20.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.48 | $22.95 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.53 | $25.05 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.71 | $23.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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