How far is Springfield, MA from South Lancaster, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to South Lancaster, MA is about 72.1 miles (116 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and South Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and South Lancaster.
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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
38.3 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 395, MA 12, I 290: Auburn, Worcester
2031 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, MA 12 North, I 290
794 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 395, I 290
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 290
1723 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 190 North, MA 70: Sterling, Leominster, Burncoat Street, Lincoln Street
788 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 190 North: Sterling, Leominster
1897 ft · 33 sec
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Continue straight
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 12: Sterling, Clinton
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
139 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Leominster Road
1508 ft · 29 sec · Leominster Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Chocksett Road
55 m · 3 sec · Chocksett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Chocksett Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Chocksett Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Chocksett Road
81 m · 12 sec · Chocksett Road
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Turn slight left onto Clinton Road
2786 ft · 48 sec · Clinton Road
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Continue on Sterling Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Sterling Street
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Turn left onto Deershorn Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Deershorn Road
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Continue on Sterling Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Sterling Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
634 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Prescott Street
645 ft · 29 sec · Prescott Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
89 m · 13 sec · Orchard Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and South Lancaster.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near South Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to South Lancaster?
The road trip is about 72.1 miles (116 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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 36 miles from Springfield and 36.1 miles from South Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.88 one way or $19.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Springfield and Mostly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog near South Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Charlton
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 Charlton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and South Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.5 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Lancaster
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 1,894 |
| Coordinates | 42.4445400, -71.6870100 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lancaster (-71.68701, 42.44454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.88 | $19.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $11.17 | $22.34 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
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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