How far is Springfield, MA from Rutland, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Rutland, MA is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Rutland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Rutland.
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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
1933 ft · 49 sec · Ware Street
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Turn right onto Old Warren Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Old Warren Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boston Road
1 km · 56 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Main Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Continue on Boston Post Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Boston Post Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on West Brookfield Road
2 mi · 3 min · West Brookfield Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn straight onto Oakham Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Oakham Road
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Continue on North Brookfield Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · North Brookfield Road
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Turn right onto Worcester Road
1264 ft · 27 sec · Worcester Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Continue on Barre Paxton Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Barre Paxton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
3052 ft · 1 min · Maple Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Rutland.
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 Cloudy leaving Springfield and Sunny near Rutland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Rutland?
The road trip is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Springfield and 23.7 miles from Rutland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $12.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Springfield and Sunny near Rutland.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
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 Warren.
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Rutland. Straight-line distance: 37.69 mi (60.66 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rutland
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 9,024 |
| Coordinates | 42.3695400, -71.9481300 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rutland (-71.94813, 42.36954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.50 | $12.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $7.49 | $14.99 |
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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