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

The driving distance from West Concord, MA to Springfield, MA is about 90.1 miles (145 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m 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
90.12 mi
01h 31m
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
90.12 mi
Kilometers
145.04 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Tue, May 5, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in West Concord
Tue, May 5, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Concord
2026-05-04T23:04
Arrive Springfield
Tue, May 5, 12:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Concord
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From West Concord
41.9 mi
00h 45m
To Springfield
48.2 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    120 m · 31 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Commonwealth Avenue

    80 m · 7 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Commonwealth Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Commonwealth Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Concord Rotary

    709 ft · 9 sec · Union Turnpike

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Union Turnpike

    3035 ft · 39 sec · Union Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Massachusetts Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Massachusetts Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward MA 111 North: West Acton

    5.4 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 495 South

    2048 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southbridge Street

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Concord 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
34 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.7 mi · 43%
I 290 West
20 mi · 22%
I 495 South
9.49 mi · 11%
MA 111 North
5.4 mi · 6%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
Massachusetts Avenue
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 45m from West Concord
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Concord and Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.1 miles (145 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from West Concord and 48.2 miles from Springfield.

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 24.2 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.37 one way or $24.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Auburn, 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 Auburn.

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Concord and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 65.85 mi (105.98 km).

West Concord

#1 West Concord

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population6,028
Coordinates42.4584300, -71.3953400
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.395291, 42.45818)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.04 L · about $12.37
Round trip
$24.74
6.36 gal · 24.08 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.37 $24.74
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.98 $27.96
Premium $4.80 $15.26 $30.52
Diesel $4.49 $14.27 $28.54

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 West Concord and Springfield. The current time is 23:04:03.

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.