How far is Mendon, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Mendon, MA to Springfield, MA is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
69.51 mi
01h 15m
Flight
53.19 mi
85.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.19 mi
Kilometers
85.6 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.51 mi
Kilometers
111.87 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM EDT
Return by in Mendon
Wed, Apr 22, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mendon
2026-04-22T21:12
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mendon
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 Mendon
32.8 mi
00h 37m
To Springfield
36.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street

    36 m · 3 sec · Maple Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    836 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northbridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northbridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Mendon Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Mendon Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Quaker Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto School Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · School Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Sutton Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sutton Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Central Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Central Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Providence Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  13. 13

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mendon 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
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 61%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 4%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
2.34 mi · 3%
Mendon Road
2.25 mi · 3%
Sutton Street
2.12 mi · 3%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.82 mi · 3%
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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
53.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
00h 37m from Mendon
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Mendon 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 Mendon to Springfield?

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 32.8 miles from Mendon and 36.7 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.53 one way or $19.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Mendon 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.

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 Mendon and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 53.19 mi (85.6 km).

Mendon

#1 Mendon

Town in Massachusetts

Population6,233
Coordinates42.1056500, -71.5522900
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-71.552247, 42.10548)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
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
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.53
Round trip
$19.06
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.53 $19.06
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.77 $21.55
Premium $4.80 $11.76 $23.52
Diesel $4.49 $11.00 $21.99

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 Mendon and Springfield. The current time is 21:12:33.

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.