How far is Ware, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Ware, MA to Springfield, MA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ware and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ware and Springfield.
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Start on Main Street
830 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Continue on Palmer Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Palmer Road
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Continue on Ware Street
4.2 mi · 8 min · Ware Street
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Continue on Ware Road
890 ft · 20 sec · Ware Road
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Continue on Thorndike Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Thorndike Street
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Take the ramp right
1291 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
86 m · 7 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
1693 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
693 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
1118 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Page Boulevard
117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Continue straight
1102 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Saint James Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
1.4 km · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
71 m · 22 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto City Hall Place
51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ware and Springfield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Massachusetts Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
10.9 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ware and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ware to Springfield?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilbraham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Ware and 14 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ware and Partly Sunny near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Wilbraham
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 Wilbraham.
Springfield Union Station
Union Station
Windsor Locks
Amherst, Massachusetts
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ware and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 21 mi (33.79 km).
#1 Ware
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 9,897 |
| Coordinates | 42.2598100, -72.2398000 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $4.22 | $8.44 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
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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