How far is Springfield, MA from West Concord, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to West Concord, MA is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
80.54 mi
01h 51m
Flight
65.85 mi
105.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.85 mi
Kilometers
105.98 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.54 mi
Kilometers
129.62 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Concord
Tue, May 5, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Tue, May 5, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-05T00:25
Arrive West Concord
Tue, May 5, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
40.2 mi
00h 55m
To West Concord
40.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and West Concord.

  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

    145 m · 16 sec · Waltham Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Powder Mill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Powder Mill Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Church Street

    821 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    622 ft · 19 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right

    120 m · 29 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.3 mi · 48%
I 290
20.4 mi · 25%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.95 mi · 5%
Gleasondale Road
3 mi · 4%
Great Road
1.99 mi · 2%
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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.6 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 55m from Springfield
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Sunny near West Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to West Concord?

The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 40.2 miles from Springfield and 40.3 miles from West Concord.

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

The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.05 one way or $22.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Sunny near West Concord.

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 West Concord. Straight-line distance: 65.85 mi (105.98 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
West Concord

#2 West Concord

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,028
Coordinates42.4584300, -71.3953400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: West Concord (-71.39534, 42.45843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $11.05
Round trip
$22.10
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.05 $22.10
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.49 $24.97
Premium $4.80 $13.63 $27.26
Diesel $4.49 $12.75 $25.49

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and West Concord. The current time is 00:25:23.

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.