How far is Leominster, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Leominster, MA to Springfield, MA is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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
73.5 mi
01h 19m
Flight
51.52 mi
82.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.52 mi
Kilometers
82.92 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.5 mi
Kilometers
118.29 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in Leominster
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leominster
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leominster
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Leominster
36.2 mi
00h 39m
To Springfield
37.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

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 Leominster and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    77 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    34 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

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

    95 m · 13 sec · Pleasant Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Monument Square

    108 m · 10 sec · Monument Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Street

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Central Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Leominster Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leominster Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1489 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn

    1933 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  14. 14

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

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leominster 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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.7 mi · 53%
Leominster Road
15.1 mi · 21%
I 290 West
7.84 mi · 11%
Central Street
3.44 mi · 5%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 4%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 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
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
51.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 39m from Leominster
Leave By
3:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Leominster 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 Leominster to Springfield?

The road trip is about 73.5 miles (118.3 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Leominster and 37.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 $10.08 one way or $20.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leominster and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 51.52 mi (82.92 km).

Leominster

#1 Leominster

The largest city in Worcester County, Massachusetts.

Population41,548
Coordinates42.5250900, -71.7597900
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.759918, 42.525086)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
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.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.82 L · about $10.08
Round trip
$20.15
5.18 gal · 19.64 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.08 $20.15
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.39 $22.78
Premium $4.80 $12.43 $24.86
Diesel $4.49 $11.62 $23.25

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 Leominster and Springfield. The current time is 22:58:59.

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.