How far is Winchendon, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Winchendon, MA to Springfield, MA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.1 miles (79 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winchendon and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winchendon and Springfield.
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Start on the route
123 m · 32 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 17 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Maple Street
46 m · 7 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Central Street
2570 ft · 45 sec · Central Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
991 ft · 21 sec · Front Street
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Turn slight left onto River Street
1.5 km · 1 min · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Baldwinville State Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Baldwinville State Road
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Continue on Winchendon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Winchendon Road
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Continue on Elm Street
3055 ft · 52 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on Maple Street
795 ft · 14 sec · Maple Street
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Turn straight onto King Phillips Trail
2.9 mi · 4 min · King Phillips Trail
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Continue on Patriots Road
3109 ft · 58 sec · Patriots Road
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Take the ramp left
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mohawk Trail
8.3 mi · 11 min · Mohawk Trail
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Take the exit sharp left toward US 202 South: Athol, Belchertown
1948 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
21.5 mi · 34 min · Daniel Shays Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on North Washington Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on North Liberty Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · North Liberty Street
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Continue on Belchertown Street
2359 ft · 47 sec · Belchertown Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1093 ft · 26 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Springfield Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Street
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Turn left onto Three Rivers Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Three Rivers Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boston Road
8.2 mi · 13 min · Boston Road
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Continue on State Street
3 mi · 5 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 Winchendon 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.
Daniel Shays Highway
Turn left onto Daniel Shays Highway
21.5 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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winchendon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winchendon to Springfield?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Winchendon and 29.8 miles from Springfield.
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 12.5 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.44 one way or $16.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winchendon and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Pelham
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 Pelham.
Amherst, Massachusetts
Union Station
John W. Olver Transit Center
Springfield Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winchendon and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 49.07 mi (78.97 km).
#1 Winchendon
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 10,835 |
| Coordinates | 42.6862000, -72.0439700 |
| Altitude | 304 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
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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