How far is Springfield, MA from Gardner, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Gardner, MA is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Gardner.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Gardner.
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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
10.9 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware
3114 ft · 2 min
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Turn sharp left onto Thorndike Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Continue on Ware Road
881 ft · 19 sec · Ware Road
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Continue on Ware Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Ware Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on West Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Merge slight left onto Main Street
858 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street
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Continue on Upper Church Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Church Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gilbertville Road
2774 ft · 55 sec · Gilbertville Road
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Continue on Ware Road
865 ft · 17 sec · Ware Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Church Street
1152 ft · 22 sec · Church Street
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Continue on Lower Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower Road
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Continue on Barre Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Barre Road
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Continue on Wheelwright Road
1 mi · 2 min · Wheelwright Road
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Keep slight left to continue on South Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Street
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Turn left onto Exchange Street
63 m · 6 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn right onto School Street North
1 km · 1 min · School Street North
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Continue on Williamsville Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · Williamsville Road
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Turn straight onto Burnshirt Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Burnshirt Road
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Continue on Barre Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Barre Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dudley Road
2297 ft · 46 sec · Dudley Road
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Turn right onto Patriots Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Patriots Road
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At the end of the road, turn straight onto Patriots Road
145 m · 15 sec · Patriots Road
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Turn left onto School Street
54 m · 5 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Gardner Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Gardner Road
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Continue on Parker Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Parker Street
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Turn right onto Nichols Street
98 m · 15 sec · Nichols Street
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Turn left
29 m · 7 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 Gardner.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
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 Gardner.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Gardner?
The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Ware is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Springfield and 27.7 miles from Gardner.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Gardner.
Stop Ideas Near Ware
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 Ware.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Gardner. Straight-line distance: 44.54 mi (71.68 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gardner
City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 20,585 |
| Coordinates | 42.5750900, -71.9981300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gardner (-71.99813, 42.57509)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.59 | $15.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $8.57 | $17.15 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $8.75 | $17.50 |
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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