How far is Springfield, MA from Dudley, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Dudley, MA is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.89 mi
01h 05m
Flight
34.06 mi
54.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.06 mi
Kilometers
54.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.89 mi
Kilometers
75.47 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dudley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Dudley
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Warren
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
23.4 mi
00h 32m
To Dudley
23.5 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.6 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84: Sturbridge, Hartford

    1513 ft · 52 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Wilbur Cross Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wilbur Cross Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West: Sturbridge, Palmer

    1557 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Charlton Road

    133 m · 8 sec · Charlton Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    120 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Charlton Road

    1538 ft · 37 sec · Charlton Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit left

    91 m · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southbridge Rotary

    8 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Sandersdale Road

    1014 ft · 20 sec · Sandersdale Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Ashland Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ashland Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Southbridge Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Southbridge Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Quinebaug Road

    1339 ft · 29 sec · Quinebaug Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Old Turnpike Road

    1691 ft · 36 sec · Old Turnpike Road

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    2172 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Center Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Center Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
26.6 mi · 57%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 9%
Main Street
4.38 mi · 9%
Southbridge Road
2.55 mi · 5%
Ashland Avenue
1.44 mi · 3%
Center Road
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
34.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren
00h 32m from Springfield
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dudley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Springfield and 23.5 miles from Dudley.

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

The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.42 one way or $12.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Springfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Dudley.

Stop Ideas Near Warren

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warren, 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 Warren.

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

32 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

35 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
170 Pleasant Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Dudley. Straight-line distance: 34.06 mi (54.81 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Dudley

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Population11,663
Coordinates42.0451000, -71.9300700
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Dudley (-71.93007, 42.0451)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.42
Round trip
$12.84
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.42 $12.84
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.26 $14.51
Premium $4.80 $7.92 $15.84
Diesel $4.49 $7.41 $14.81

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 Dudley. The current time is 22:43:09.

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.