How far is Springfield, MA from Hubbardston, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Hubbardston, MA is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
48.52 mi
01h 21m
Flight
39.39 mi
63.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.52 mi
Kilometers
78.08 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hubbardston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Hubbardston
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Ware
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
24.2 mi
00h 40m
To Hubbardston
24.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 32: Palmer, Ware

    3114 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Thorndike Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Ware Road

    881 ft · 19 sec · Ware Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Ware Street

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Ware Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Palmer Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Street

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Main Street

    858 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Church Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Upper Church Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Upper Church Street

  21. 21

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

    2774 ft · 55 sec · Gilbertville Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Ware Road

    865 ft · 17 sec · Ware Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    1152 ft · 22 sec · Church Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Lower Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Lower Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Barre Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Barre Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Wheelwright Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Wheelwright Road

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on South Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Mechanic Street

    2368 ft · 47 sec · Mechanic Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Hubbardston Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hubbardston Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Old Boston Turnpike

    2142 ft · 44 sec · Old Boston Turnpike

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Barre Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Barre Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Elm Street

    1440 ft · 33 sec · Elm Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Worcester Road

    56 m · 4 sec · Worcester Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Worcester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
35 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 23%
Barre Road
4.74 mi · 10%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 9%
Ware Street
4.22 mi · 9%
Hubbardston Road
3.54 mi · 7%
Lower Road
3.51 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ware
00h 40m from Springfield
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Hubbardston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 24.2 miles from Springfield and 24.3 miles from Hubbardston.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Hubbardston.

Stop Ideas Near Ware

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

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

RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

26 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

32 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

34 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

37 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Hubbardston. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.39 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hubbardston

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population4,811
Coordinates42.4737000, -72.0061900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Hubbardston (-72.00619, 42.4737)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.65
Round trip
$13.30
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.65 $13.30
Mid-grade $4.40 $7.52 $15.04
Premium $4.80 $8.21 $16.41
Diesel $4.49 $7.67 $15.35

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 Hubbardston. The current time is 03:37:33.

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.