How far is Springfield, MA from Upton, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Upton, MA is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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 23m.
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.
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Upton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Upton.
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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
41.9 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
2620 ft · 1 min
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Continue on MA 146, US 20
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto MA 146
545 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
1504 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.5 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward West Main Street, Millbury
147 m · 12 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West Main Street
56 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
68 m · 5 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elm Street
24 m · 2 sec · Elm Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Elm Street
3168 ft · 1 min · Elm Street
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Continue on Canal Street
598 ft · 16 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Canal Street
808 ft · 18 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Grafton Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Grafton Street
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Continue on Millbury Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Millbury Street
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Turn right onto South Street
64 m · 4 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Grafton Common
97 m · 9 sec · Grafton Common
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Continue on South Street
1832 ft · 51 sec · South Street
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Continue on Old Upton Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Old Upton Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Upton Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Upton Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
122 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Upton.
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
41.9 mi · 00h 48m
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 Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Upton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Upton?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.7 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Fiskdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Springfield and 30.7 miles from Upton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.8 miles (81.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.40 one way or $16.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Upton.
Stop Ideas Near Fiskdale
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 Fiskdale.
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Upton. Straight-line distance: 50.85 mi (81.83 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Upton
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 8,088 |
| Coordinates | 42.1745400, -71.6022900 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
End: Upton (-71.60229, 42.17454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.37 | $20.73 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
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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