How far is Springfield, MA from Maynard, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Maynard, MA is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
76.88 mi
01h 43m
Flight
62.65 mi
100.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.65 mi
Kilometers
100.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.88 mi
Kilometers
123.72 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maynard
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T00:03
Arrive Maynard
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Springfield
38.4 mi
00h 51m
To Maynard
38.5 mi
00h 51m

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
62°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.3 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester

    2031 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290

    794 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 290

    1723 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 25 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 85 Connector

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Route 85 Connector

  18. 18

    Continue on Hudson Street

    2133 ft · 47 sec · Hudson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    916 ft · 17 sec · Washington Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Broad Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Broad Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Vila Do Porto Boulevard

    1872 ft · 55 sec · Vila Do Porto Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Wilkins Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Wilkins Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Gleasondale Road

    3254 ft · 1 min · Gleasondale Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Gleasondale Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Gleasondale Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Great Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Great Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Waltham Street

    55 m · 11 sec · Waltham Street

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto Acton Court

    94 m · 17 sec · Acton Court

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Acton Court

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.3 mi · 50%
I 290
20.4 mi · 27%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 6%
Gleasondale Road
3 mi · 4%
Great Road
1.99 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.97 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

38.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
62.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 51m from Springfield
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Maynard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Springfield and 38.5 miles from Maynard.

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

The direct path is about 62.6 miles (100.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Maynard. Straight-line distance: 62.65 mi (100.83 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Maynard

Town in Massachusetts

Population11,288
Coordinates42.4334300, -71.4495100
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Maynard (-71.44951, 42.43343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.27 L · about $10.54
Round trip
$21.08
5.42 gal · 20.54 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.54 $21.08
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.92 $23.83
Premium $4.80 $13.01 $26.01
Diesel $4.49 $12.16 $24.32

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 Maynard. The current time is 00:03:26.

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.