How far is Springfield, MA from Acton, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Acton, MA is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Acton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Acton.
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Start on City Hall Place
109 m · 18 sec · City Hall Place
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Turn right
83 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Boland Way
104 m · 6 sec · Boland Way
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
1214 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
3197 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
1119 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire
1126 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 East: Boston, Leominster
759 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 2 East: Boston
2271 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Captain Isaac Davis Highway
3.9 mi · 5 min · Captain Isaac Davis Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 27: Acton, Maynard
892 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
50 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Concord Road
99 m · 9 sec · Concord Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Concord Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Acton.
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
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 01h 03m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Acton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Acton?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Springfield and 43.5 miles from Acton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.94 one way or $23.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Acton.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Acton. Straight-line distance: 64.8 mi (104.28 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Acton
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 23,503 |
| Coordinates | 42.4850900, -71.4328400 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: Acton (-71.43284, 42.48509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.78 | $27.56 |
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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