How far is South Lancaster, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from South Lancaster, MA to Springfield, MA is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lancaster and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lancaster and Springfield.
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Start on Orchard Street
89 m · 17 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn left onto Prescott Street
67 m · 11 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn right onto Sawyer Street
1013 ft · 49 sec · Sawyer Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sterling Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Sterling Road
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Continue on Deershorn Road
2760 ft · 1 min · Deershorn Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Deershorn Road
952 ft · 28 sec · Deershorn Road
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Turn right onto Sterling Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sterling Street
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Continue on Clinton Road
2473 ft · 42 sec · Clinton Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Chocksett Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Chocksett Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Leominster Road
14 m · 1 sec · Leominster Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Leominster Road
2757 ft · 52 sec · Leominster Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
69 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1489 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 16 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West: Auburn
1933 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster
703 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Oxford Street
142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street
136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90
2072 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
1693 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
693 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
1118 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Page Boulevard
117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Continue straight
1102 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Saint James Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
1.4 km · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
71 m · 22 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto City Hall Place
51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between South Lancaster and Springfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog leaving South Lancaster and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Lancaster to Springfield?
The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 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 36.1 miles from South Lancaster and 36.5 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 $9.96 one way or $19.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog around South Lancaster and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lancaster and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.5 km).
#1 South Lancaster
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 1,894 |
| Coordinates | 42.4445400, -71.6870100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.26 | $22.51 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.49 | $22.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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