How far is Springfield, MA from Marlborough, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Marlborough, MA is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.69 mi
01h 24m
Flight
55.71 mi
89.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.71 mi
Kilometers
89.65 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.69 mi
Kilometers
110.55 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marlborough
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T08:02
Arrive Marlborough
Thu, Apr 23, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sturbridge
MA

City in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Springfield
34.3 mi
00h 42m
To Marlborough
34.4 mi
00h 42m

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 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Marlboro

    1723 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lakeside Avenue

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 52 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Windsor Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Windsor Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    45 m · 11 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 79%
I 495 North
5.75 mi · 8%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 6%
Chestnut Street
0.84 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Lakeside Avenue
0.66 mi · 1%
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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
55.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sturbridge
00h 42m from Springfield
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Marlborough.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Sturbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Springfield and 34.4 miles from Marlborough.

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

The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.45 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sturbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

29 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

42 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

46 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Windsor Locks

50 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Marlborough. Straight-line distance: 55.71 mi (89.65 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Marlborough

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population39,290
Coordinates42.3459300, -71.5522900
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Marlborough (-71.55229, 42.34593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.18 L · about $9.45
Round trip
$18.91
4.86 gal · 18.36 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $9.45 $18.91
Mid-grade $4.40 $10.68 $21.37
Premium $4.80 $11.66 $23.32
Diesel $4.49 $10.91 $21.81

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 Marlborough. The current time is 08:02:52.

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.