How far is Springfield, MA from Dunstable, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Dunstable, MA is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
96.35 mi
02h 02m
Flight
69 mi
111.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69 mi
Kilometers
111.05 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.35 mi
Kilometers
155.06 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T22:45
Arrive Dunstable
Thu, Apr 16, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
48.1 mi
01h 01m
To Dunstable
48.2 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    25 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Westford

    1388 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Boston Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    156 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    985 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Depot Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Depot Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Depot Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Dunstable Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Scribner Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Scribner Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Westford Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Westford Street

  25. 25

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

    1339 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    44 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 57%
I 495 North
25.8 mi · 27%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 5%
Depot Street
2.15 mi · 2%
Scribner Road
2.1 mi · 2%
Dunstable Road
1.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

54.5 mi · 01h 03m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 01m from Springfield
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunstable.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Springfield and 48.2 miles from Dunstable.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dunstable.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Dunstable. Straight-line distance: 69 mi (111.05 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Dunstable

Human settlement in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population3,404
Coordinates42.6750900, -71.4828400
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Dunstable (-71.48284, 42.67509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.87 L · about $13.23
Round trip
$26.45
6.8 gal · 25.74 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.23 $26.45
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.95 $29.90
Premium $4.80 $16.32 $32.63
Diesel $4.49 $15.26 $30.52

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Dunstable. The current time is 22:45:46.

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.