How far is Sherborn, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Sherborn, MA to Springfield, MA is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
78.37 mi
01h 25m
Flight
63.19 mi
101.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.19 mi
Kilometers
101.7 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.37 mi
Kilometers
126.12 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 PM EDT
Return by in Sherborn
Wed, Apr 15, 11:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sherborn
2026-04-15T21:03
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sherborn
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 Sherborn
38.6 mi
00h 42m
To Springfield
39.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sherborn and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sawin Street

    39 m · 11 sec · Sawin Street

  2. 2

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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coolidge Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Coolidge Street

  4. 4

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

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Speen Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Speen Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Speen Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cochituate Road

    636 ft · 13 sec · Cochituate Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1621 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield

    3244 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    37.7 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sherborn 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
65.2 mi · 83%
Speen Street
2.96 mi · 4%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 2%
Coolidge Street
1.25 mi · 2%
South Main Street
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

37.7 mi · 00h 44m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
63.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 42m from Sherborn
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sherborn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sherborn to Springfield?

The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 38.6 miles from Sherborn and 39.7 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 63.2 miles (101.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sherborn and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Sherborn and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 63.19 mi (101.7 km).

Sherborn

#1 Sherborn

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Population4,383
Coordinates42.2389900, -71.3697800
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Sawin Street (-71.369801, 42.239033)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 126 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.47 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.55
5.54 gal · 20.94 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.78 $21.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.18 $24.36
Premium $4.80 $13.29 $26.59
Diesel $4.49 $12.43 $24.86

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sherborn and Springfield. The current time is 21:03:49.

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.