Road Trips from Springfield, MA
Heading out of Springfield, MA, you've got a range of easy day trips. Many routes are under two hours, mostly highway, with flat or gently rolling terrain, making them great for a quick escape. You'll find multiple destinations offer access to historical parks and scenic trails, like the New England National Scenic Trail. If you're looking for something a bit longer, there are also options pushing closer to three to four hours for a more extended drive.
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, 1.5-hour drive is a solid choice for a day trip, featuring mostly flat terrain and highway driving. It gets you close to three notable parks: New England National Scenic Trail, Minute Man National Historical Park, and Boston National Historical Park, offering historical exploration and outdoor access.
Uxbridge, MA
1h 23m63.9 mi one way
At 63.9 miles and 1.4 hours, this route is one of the shorter options from Springfield. It winds through gently rolling terrain and connects you to the New England National Scenic Trail, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Watertown, MA
1h 43m83.9 mi one way
This 83.9-mile, 1.7-hour drive takes you through mostly flat terrain on a highway-profile route. It offers proximity to Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, and the New England National Scenic Trail for a mix of history and nature.
Whitinsville, MA
1h 18m59.4 mi one way
With a distance of 59.4 miles and taking just 1.3 hours, this is one of the closest destinations. The drive features gently rolling terrain and provides access to the New England National Scenic Trail, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Sunderland, MA
1h 7m53.1 mi one way
This is the shortest option at 53.1 miles, requiring only 1.1 hours of driving. The mostly flat terrain and highway route make it an easy day trip, and it offers access to the New England National Scenic Trail and Minute Man National Historical Park.
Full-day getaway
18 total in this range
Beverly Cove, MA
2h 24m112.5 mi one way
For a longer excursion, this 112.5-mile, 2.4-hour drive offers a high drive score of 9. The mostly flat terrain leads you to Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and the New England National Scenic Trail.
Mattapoisett, MA
2h 31m121.3 mi one way
This 121.3-mile drive takes about 2.5 hours and boasts a high drive score of 9. You'll experience mostly flat terrain and have access to New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, and the New England National Scenic Trail.
Lynnfield, MA
2h 7m100.7 mi one way
Covering 100.7 miles and taking 2.1 hours, this route has a strong drive score of 9. The mostly flat terrain is ideal for reaching Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and the New England National Scenic Trail.
Wenham, MA
2h 24m113.1 mi one way
This 113.1-mile drive, averaging 2.4 hours, features a high drive score of 9 and mostly flat terrain. It's a good option for accessing Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park, and the New England National Scenic Trail.
Chatham, MA
3h 30m166.7 mi one way
The longest option at 166.7 miles and 3.5 hours, this drive has a high drive score of 9. The mostly flat terrain leads to the New England National Scenic Trail, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, 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 parks and trails like the New England National Scenic Trail offer opportunities for scenic drives and exploration as the weather warms.
Summer
With mostly flat terrain and highway routes, these destinations are well-suited for summer day trips, providing access to historical parks.
Fall
Gently rolling terrain and access to multiple national historical parks make these drives appealing for fall foliage and historical sightseeing.
Winter
The predominantly highway routes and generally flat terrain make these manageable drives, though park access might be weather-dependent.
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