How long is the Massachusetts Turnpike?

222.3 km
Massachusetts Turnpike/Length

Where does the Mass turnpike start and end?

The eastern terminus of the turnpike was originally at I-95 in Weston, it has been extended several times: to Allston in 1964, to the Central Artery (designated as I-93, US 1, and Route 3) in Downtown Boston in 1965, and to its current terminus in East Boston in 2003 as part of the “Big Dig” megaproject.

Why did they change the exit numbers on the Mass Pike?

The exit numbers are being changed by MassDOT, to comply with federal highway mandates, which require mile-based exit signs. The benefits of the new signage include easier vehicle mileage tracking and more accurate emergency responses.

Are there tolls between exits on the Massachusetts Turnpike?

As there are no gantries between exits 4 and 7, or between exits 10 and 11, the Massachusetts Turnpike is essentially free between those pairs of exits. Otherwise the transition to open road tolling is revenue neutral, meaning the tolls between any other pair of exits only saw small adjustments.

Where does the Massachusetts Turnpike exit into Worcester County?

The turnpike first exits into Worcester County in Sturbridge, where exit 9 is the eastern terminus of I-84. In Auburn, exit 10 deposits traffic into the route transition of I-395 traveling southbound and I-290 traveling eastbound.

Where does the Massachusetts Turnpike cross the Connecticut River?

The turnpike has an interchange with I-91 and US 5 at exit 4 in West Springfield; it passes over the Connecticut River before reaching Route 33 at exit 5 and I-291 at exit 6, both in Chicopee. The turnpike passes through Ludlow at exit 7 before crossing the Quaboag River to exit 8 in Palmer.

Where is the highest point on the Massachusetts Turnpike?

Western TurnpikeEdit. The highest elevation on the turnpike exists in The Berkshires, reaching 1,724 feet (525 m) above sea level in Becket; this point is also the highest elevation on I-90 east of South Dakota. Beyond the peak elevation and between the exits, an eastbound runaway truck ramp exists in Russell.