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Springfield, MA Road Trips

Sitting in the Northeast, Springfield, MA is a well-connected starting point with 80 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 74 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Springfield, MA head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

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Trip Routes

80

Longest Drive

163.6 mi

East Dennis, MA

Quickest Drive

12m

North Chicopee, MA

Plan Around Springfield, MA

Trips from Springfield, MA

Driving from Springfield, MA

Expect an average of 74 miles and about 1h 36m behind the wheel when leaving Springfield, MA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 148 miles (3h 5m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Springfield, MA most often head toward Osterville, MA (148.4 mi, 3h 5m), Boxford, MA (114.9 mi, 2h 24m), Beverly Cove, MA (112.5 mi, 2h 24m), Assonet, MA (111.2 mi, 2h 14m), and Swampscott, MA (102.6 mi, 2h 10m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 74-mile drive from Springfield, MA, expect to burn about 2.9 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 mapped routes leaving Springfield, MA and 60 routes heading into Springfield, MA, covering 80 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 148 miles.

The longest mapped route from Springfield, MA covers 148 miles and takes approximately 3h 5m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Springfield, MA runs about 74 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 36m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Springfield, MA include Osterville, MA, Boxford, MA, Beverly Cove, MA and Assonet, MA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Springfield, MA by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

154,751

Median Income

$51,339

Median Home Value

$222,700

Median Age

33.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

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