How far is Springfield, MA from New Braintree, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to New Braintree, MA is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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
36.14 mi
00h 56m
Flight
28.02 mi
45.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.02 mi
Kilometers
45.09 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.14 mi
Kilometers
58.16 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Braintree
Wed, Apr 15, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 7:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-15T17:42
Arrive New Braintree
Wed, Apr 15, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:36 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
Palmer
MA

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
18 mi
00h 28m
To New Braintree
18.1 mi
00h 28m

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
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and New Braintree.

  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

    1933 ft · 49 sec · Ware Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Old Warren Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Old Warren Road

  17. 17

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

    1 km · 56 sec · Boston Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Boston Post Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Boston Post Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1160 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    53 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto New Braintree Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · New Braintree Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Brookfield Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · West Brookfield Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Oakham Road

    46 m · 4 sec · Oakham Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 30%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 12%
Main Street
4.15 mi · 11%
Old Warren Road
3.41 mi · 9%
New Braintree Road
3.13 mi · 9%
West Brookfield Road
2.6 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmer
00h 28m from Springfield
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to New Braintree?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Palmer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Springfield and 18.1 miles from New Braintree.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palmer

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

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

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

23 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

28 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Union Station

30 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

37 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and New Braintree. Straight-line distance: 28.02 mi (45.09 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Braintree

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

Population1,020
Coordinates42.3167600, -72.1259100
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: New Braintree (-72.12591, 42.31676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.83 L · about $4.98
Round trip
$9.96
2.56 gal · 9.66 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.98 $9.96
Mid-grade $4.40 $5.63 $11.26
Premium $4.80 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $4.49 $5.74 $11.49

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and New Braintree. The current time is 17:42:03.

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.