How far is Springfield, MA from Blackstone, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Blackstone, MA is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.12 mi
01h 30m
Flight
54.1 mi
87.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.1 mi
Kilometers
87.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.12 mi
Kilometers
114.45 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T04:28
Arrive Blackstone
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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 Springfield
35.5 mi
00h 45m
To Blackstone
35.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on City Hall Place

    50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Pynchon Street

    123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

    86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boland Way

    552 ft · 9 sec · Boland Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

    3197 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    41.9 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

    2620 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146A: North Smithfield, Burrillville

    849 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Victory Highway

    1697 ft · 35 sec · Victory Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Great Road

    1050 ft · 24 sec · Great Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Saint Paul Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Saint Paul Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    788 ft · 23 sec · Canal Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Bridge Street

    146 m · 26 sec · Bridge Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    139 m · 15 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Mason Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Mason Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mason Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
41.9 mi · 59%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 11%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 10%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 6%
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.56 mi · 2%
Saint Paul Street
1.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

41.9 mi · 00h 48m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 45m from Springfield
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Blackstone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 35.5 miles from Springfield and 35.6 miles from Blackstone.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.76 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Blackstone.

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 Springfield and Blackstone. Straight-line distance: 54.1 mi (87.07 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Blackstone

#2 Blackstone

Town in Virginia

Population9,209
Coordinates42.0178800, -71.5411700
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Blackstone (-71.54117, 42.01788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.5 L · about $9.76
Round trip
$19.53
5.02 gal · 19 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.76 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.04 $22.07
Premium $4.80 $12.05 $24.09
Diesel $4.49 $11.26 $22.53

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Blackstone. The current time is 04:28:11.

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.