How far is Sudbury, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Sudbury, MA to Springfield, MA is about 76.4 miles (123 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.45 mi
01h 24m
Flight
63.11 mi
101.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.11 mi
Kilometers
101.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.45 mi
Kilometers
123.04 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Return by in Sudbury
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sudbury
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sudbury
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 Sudbury
37.7 mi
00h 42m
To Springfield
38.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sudbury and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Hudson Road

    966 ft · 22 sec · Hudson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    1 km · 1 min · Concord Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Union Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boston Post Road

    739 ft · 22 sec · Boston Post Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nobscot Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nobscot Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Edgell Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Edgell Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Vernon Street

    1276 ft · 26 sec · Vernon Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    559 ft · 17 sec · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    583 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Worcester Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 90 East: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Worcester, Springfield, Massachusetts Turnpike West

    3136 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    32.3 mi · 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
59.8 mi · 78%
Edgell Road
3.2 mi · 4%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
Worcester Road
1.86 mi · 2%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 2%
I 90 West
1.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

32.3 mi · 00h 37m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
63.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 42m from Sudbury
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Sudbury and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sudbury to Springfield?

The road trip is about 76.4 miles (123 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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 37.7 miles from Sudbury and 38.8 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Sudbury and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

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 Sudbury and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 63.11 mi (101.57 km).

Sudbury

#1 Sudbury

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.

Population19,453
Coordinates42.3834300, -71.4161700
Altitude56
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson Road (-71.416158, 42.383443)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.01
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.50 $21.01
Mid-grade $4.40 $11.87 $23.74
Premium $4.80 $12.96 $25.91
Diesel $4.49 $12.12 $24.24

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sudbury and Springfield. The current time is 23:32:58.

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.