How far is Westford, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Westford, MA to Springfield, MA is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
88.59 mi
01h 26m
Flight
67.46 mi
108.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.46 mi
Kilometers
108.57 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.59 mi
Kilometers
142.57 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Return by in Westford
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westford
2026-04-23T00:42
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westford
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 Westford
42.4 mi
00h 43m
To Springfield
46.2 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boston Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Boston Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 South: Marlboro, Taunton

    1697 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 290 West: Worcester

    2148 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    19.6 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 12 South: Webster

    703 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Oxford Street

    142 m · 10 sec · Oxford Street

  8. 8

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

    136 m · 10 sec · Southbridge Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90

    2072 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    2915 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westford 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
38.7 mi · 44%
I 290 West
20 mi · 23%
I 495 South
18.2 mi · 21%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 2%
State Street
0.89 mi · 1%
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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
67.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 43m from Westford
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Westford 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 Westford to Springfield?

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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 42.4 miles from Westford and 46.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 67.5 miles (108.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Westford and Partly 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 Westford and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 67.46 mi (108.57 km).

Westford

#1 Westford

Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population25,276
Coordinates42.5792600, -71.4378400
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Boston Road (-71.437481, 42.579445)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.83 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.35
6.26 gal · 23.66 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.18 $24.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.76 $27.53
Premium $4.80 $15.02 $30.04
Diesel $4.49 $14.05 $28.09

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 Westford and Springfield. The current time is 00:42:17.

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.