How far is Springfield, MA from Concord, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Concord, MA is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Concord.
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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
71.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2 West: Fitchburg
2204 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Concord Highway
2731 ft · 44 sec · Concord Highway
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
2.8 mi · 4 min · Cambridge Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Cambridge Turnpike
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Turnpike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lexington Road
1759 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Enter the roundabout toward Monument Square
73 m · 20 sec · Monument Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monument Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Concord.
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
71.1 mi · 01h 22m
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 Partly Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Concord?
The road trip is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 45.3 miles from Springfield and 45.5 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.1 miles (109.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.7 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 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.45 one way or $24.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Concord.
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 Concord. Straight-line distance: 68.1 mi (109.6 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 18,765 |
| Coordinates | 42.4603700, -71.3489500 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Concord (-71.34895, 42.46037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $14.07 | $28.14 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $14.36 | $28.72 |
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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