How far is Springfield, MA from Charlton, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Charlton, MA is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hampden 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 Charlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Charlton.
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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
26.6 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84: Sturbridge, Hartford
1513 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Wilbur Cross Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Charlton
1544 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charlton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Charlton Road
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
3 mi · 4 min · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Sturbridge Road
81 m · 7 sec · Sturbridge Road
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Continue on Worcester Road
1994 ft · 47 sec · Worcester Road
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Turn right onto Masonic Home Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Masonic Home Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
131 m · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
20 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Charlton.
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
26.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Charlton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Charlton?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Springfield and 20.9 miles from Charlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.72 one way or $11.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Charlton.
Stop Ideas Near Palmer
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 Palmer.
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Charlton. Straight-line distance: 31.85 mi (51.26 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charlton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 13,698 |
| Coordinates | 42.1356500, -71.9700700 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charlton (-71.97007, 42.13565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $6.46 | $12.93 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
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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