Road Trips from Springfield, MA
Heading out of Springfield, MA, you've got options for quick escapes and longer hauls. The terrain is mostly flat or gently rolling, making for easy driving. Most trips are under two hours, with several destinations offering access to national parks within that timeframe. You can hit a historical park and be back by dinner, or push further for a longer drive that still keeps you on mostly highway routes.
Total Routes
28
Shortest
1.1h
With Parks Nearby
28
Under 2 hours
10 total in this range
Cochituate, MA
1h 31m74 mi one way
This 74-mile trip to Cochituate, MA, gets you to the New England National Scenic Trail in about 1.5 hours. It's a solid option for a day trip with a mostly flat terrain and a drive score of 7.
Uxbridge, MA
1h 23m63.9 mi one way
For a drive of just 1.4 hours and 63.9 miles, Uxbridge, MA, is a good choice. You'll encounter gently rolling terrain and have access to the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, along with the New England National Scenic Trail.
Watertown, MA
1h 43m83.9 mi one way
Watertown, MA, is 83.9 miles away and takes about 1.7 hours. This mostly highway drive features flat terrain and brings you close to Boston National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Whitinsville, MA
1h 18m59.4 mi one way
Whitinsville, MA, is one of the closer options at 59.4 miles, taking only 1.3 hours. The gently rolling terrain and a drive score of 7 make it a convenient day trip, with access to the New England National Scenic Trail and Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park.
Sunderland, MA
1h 7m53.1 mi one way
At 53.1 miles and 1.1 hours, Sunderland, MA, is the shortest drive on this list. The mostly flat terrain and a drive score of 7 offer a quick escape, with proximity to the New England National Scenic Trail.
Full-day getaway
18 total in this range
Beverly Cove, MA
2h 24m112.5 mi one way
This 112.5-mile route to Beverly Cove, MA, takes 2.4 hours, offering a longer day trip or a start to a weekend. The drive score of 9 and flat terrain mean you're near Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Mattapoisett, MA
2h 31m121.3 mi one way
For a longer drive, Mattapoisett, MA, is 121.3 miles and takes 2.5 hours. With a drive score of 9 and flat terrain, you'll be near New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and the New England National Scenic Trail.
Lynnfield, MA
2h 7m100.7 mi one way
Lynnfield, MA, is a 100.7-mile drive taking 2.1 hours. This route has a drive score of 9 and flat terrain, providing access to Minute Man National Historical Park and Salem Maritime National Historical Park.
Wenham, MA
2h 24m113.1 mi one way
This 113.1-mile trip to Wenham, MA, takes 2.4 hours. With a strong drive score of 9 and flat terrain, you'll be close to Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Chatham, MA
3h 30m166.7 mi one way
Chatham, MA, is the longest drive at 166.7 miles and 3.5 hours. It features a drive score of 9 and flat terrain, putting you near the New England National Scenic Trail and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.
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Beverly Cove, MA
2h 24m112.5 mi one way
Mattapoisett, MA
2h 31m121.3 mi one way
Lynnfield, MA
2h 7m100.7 mi one way
Wenham, MA
2h 24m113.1 mi one way
Mattapoisett, MA
2h 31m121.3 mi one way
Lynnfield, MA
2h 7m100.7 mi one way
Wenham, MA
2h 24m113.1 mi one way
Chatham, MA
3h 30m166.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The flat terrain and proximity to national parks like the New England National Scenic Trail make spring drives pleasant for exploring.
Summer
With multiple national parks nearby and mostly flat terrain, summer offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities on these drives.
Fall
The consistently flat terrain across these routes should make for easy drives, regardless of foliage changes.
Winter
The predominantly flat terrain on these mostly highway routes means winter driving should be straightforward.
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