How far is Springfield, MA from Winchendon, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Winchendon, MA is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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 42m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Winchendon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Winchendon.
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
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Continue on Burnett Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Burnett Road
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Continue on Holyoke Street
2873 ft · 1 min · Holyoke Street
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Turn left onto West Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Brook Street
671 ft · 18 sec · Brook Street
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Continue on Taylor Street
1599 ft · 46 sec · Taylor Street
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Turn right onto Carver Street
2371 ft · 1 min · Carver Street
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Continue on Chicopee Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Chicopee Street
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Continue on School Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · School Street
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Fred Ruel Road
1360 ft · 37 sec · Fred Ruel Road
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Continue on Boardman Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Boardman Street
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Continue on George Hannum Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · George Hannum Street
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Turn right onto Federal Street
130 m · 16 sec · Federal Street
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Turn left
126 m · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
21.4 mi · 34 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
8.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 2A, US 202 North: Phillipston, Winchendon, Baldwinville
1720 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto Central Street
2495 ft · 49 sec · Central Street
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Turn right
40 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight right
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Winchendon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Daniel Shays Highway
Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
21.4 mi · 00h 34m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchendon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Winchendon?
The road trip is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Shutesbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Springfield and 30 miles from Winchendon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.1 miles (79 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winchendon.
Stop Ideas Near Shutesbury
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 Shutesbury.
Amherst, Massachusetts
John W. Olver Transit Center
Union Station
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Winchendon. Straight-line distance: 49.07 mi (78.97 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Winchendon
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.6862000, -72.0439700 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| Country | United States |
End: Winchendon (-72.04397, 42.6862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.32 | $18.64 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.51 | $19.03 |
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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