How far is Northbridge, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Northbridge, MA to Springfield, MA is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
59.62 mi
01h 05m
Flight
48.31 mi
77.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.31 mi
Kilometers
77.74 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.62 mi
Kilometers
95.95 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Northbridge
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northbridge
2026-04-22T22:51
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northbridge
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
Fiskdale
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Northbridge
29.3 mi
00h 32m
To Springfield
30.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Beanes Lane

    37 m · 9 sec · Beanes Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Providence Road

    1148 ft · 39 sec · Providence Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sutton Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sutton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Central Turnpike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Central Turnpike

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Providence Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  8. 8

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    2521 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northbridge 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 71%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 4%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
2.34 mi · 4%
Sutton Street
2.12 mi · 4%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.82 mi · 3%
Central Turnpike
1.8 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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
48.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fiskdale
00h 32m from Northbridge
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Northbridge 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 Northbridge to Springfield?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from Northbridge and 30.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.17 one way or $16.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

31 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

40 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

44 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

48 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northbridge and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 48.31 mi (77.74 km).

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#1 Northbridge

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population16,621
Coordinates42.1514800, -71.6495100
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.649356, 42.151546)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $8.17
Round trip
$16.34
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.17 $16.34
Mid-grade $4.40 $9.23 $18.47
Premium $4.80 $10.08 $20.16
Diesel $4.49 $9.42 $18.85

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 Northbridge and Springfield. The current time is 22:51:48.

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.