How far is South Ashburnham, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from South Ashburnham, MA to Springfield, MA is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.22 mi
01h 31m
Flight
48.38 mi
77.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.38 mi
Kilometers
77.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.22 mi
Kilometers
135.54 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30 AM EST
Return by in South Ashburnham
Tue, Nov 10, 6:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Ashburnham
2026-11-10T02:59
Arrive Springfield
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Ashburnham
9:30 PM EST
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
Ware
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From South Ashburnham
29.6 mi
00h 45m
To Springfield
54.7 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Ashburnham and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    112 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    592 ft · 12 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Gardner Road

    2700 ft · 58 sec · Gardner Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Pearl Street

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pearl Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    137 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Central Street

    976 ft · 28 sec · Central Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Central Street

    1612 ft · 53 sec · Central Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    576 ft · 19 sec · Parker Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Street

    111 m · 14 sec · West Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Parker Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Parker Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Gardner Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gardner Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Patriots Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Patriots Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dudley Road

    2297 ft · 47 sec · Dudley Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Barre Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Barre Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Burnshirt Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Burnshirt Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Williamsville Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Williamsville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on School Street North

    1.1 km · 1 min · School Street North

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Concert Mall

    95 m · 5 sec · Concert Mall

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Street

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Wheelwright Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Wheelwright Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Barre Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Barre Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lower Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Church Street

    1152 ft · 25 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Ware Road

    865 ft · 17 sec · Ware Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Gilbertville Road

    2714 ft · 55 sec · Gilbertville Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Upper Church Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Church Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    858 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Ware Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Ware Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Ware Road

    890 ft · 20 sec · Ware Road

  35. 35

    Continue on Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  36. 36

    Take the ramp right

    1291 ft · 31 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 7 sec

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  40. 40

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  44. 44

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  46. 46

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  47. 47

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  48. 48

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  49. 49

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  50. 50

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  51. 51

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  53. 53

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  54. 54

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Ashburnham and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
55 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 13%
Barre Road
6.24 mi · 7%
Ware Street
4.22 mi · 5%
Lower Road
3.51 mi · 4%
Williamsville Road
3.32 mi · 4%
South Street
3.23 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
48.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ware
00h 45m from South Ashburnham
Leave By
3:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South Ashburnham and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Ashburnham to Springfield?

The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Ware is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from South Ashburnham and 54.7 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South Ashburnham and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Ware

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

26 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

34 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Ashburnham and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 48.38 mi (77.86 km).

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#1 South Ashburnham

South Ashburnham is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.6103700, -71.9389700
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-71.939047, 42.609998)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.25 L · about $12.15
Round trip
$24.30
5.94 gal · 22.5 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.15 $24.30
Mid-grade $4.77 $14.16 $28.31
Premium $5.17 $15.34 $30.68
Diesel $6.26 $18.60 $37.20

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between South Ashburnham and Springfield. The current time is 02:59:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.