How far is Springfield, MA from Ashby, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Ashby, MA is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (90 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Ashby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Ashby.
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Start on City Hall Place
50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Continue on Pynchon Street
123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street
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Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Boland Way
552 ft · 9 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
38.3 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
2031 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
794 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
788 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
1897 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 21 min
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Continue on Fitchburg
1.6 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Concord Turnpike
2.8 mi · 4 min · Concord Turnpike
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Turn right onto Abbott Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Abbott Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Water Street
986 ft · 23 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Bemis Road
2605 ft · 54 sec · Bemis Road
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Keep slight right to continue on John Fitch Highway
2.9 mi · 6 min · John Fitch Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Ashby State Road
10 m · 1 sec · Ashby State Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ashby State Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ashby State Road
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Continue on Fitchburg State Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Fitchburg State Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Common Road
37 m · 5 sec · Common Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Common Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Ashby.
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
38.3 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy leaving Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Ashby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Ashby?
The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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 43.1 miles from Springfield and 43.1 miles from Ashby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.9 miles (90 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.83 one way or $23.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Cloudy around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers near Ashby.
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 Ashby. Straight-line distance: 55.93 mi (90.01 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashby
City in Grant County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 3,204 |
| Coordinates | 42.6778700, -71.8203500 |
| Altitude | 279 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashby (-71.82035, 42.67787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.83 | $23.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
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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