Danvers to Springfield is 108.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m via Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Northeast region, staying within Massachusetts for its entirety. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it a practical option for a single-day drive. You'll find the route efficient, designed for covering ground rather than leisurely sightseeing. Consider this drive when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.1 miles from Danvers, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi
1h 22m
Yankee Division Highway
28.8 mi
39m
Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
Saint James Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
North Belgian Road
0.3 mi
1m
Elliott Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Poplar Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 71.3 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danvers, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Coolidge Road
164 ft·9 sec·Coolidge Road
2
Turn right onto Short Road
334 ft·17 sec·Short Road
3
Turn left onto North Belgian Road
0.3 mi·1 min·North Belgian Road
4
Turn left onto MA 62
0.2 mi·17 sec·Poplar Street
5
Keep slight right at fork onto MA 62
0.3 mi·25 sec·Elliott Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward MA 128 South: Boston
7
Merge onto MA 128
29 mi·39 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 39BToward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New YorkUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft·5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
10
Continue on this road
393 ft·9 sec·this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
11
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·1 min·this road
12
Merge onto I 90
44 mi·50 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi·31 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Exit 51Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
15
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·9 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
17
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi·3 min·Springfield Expressway
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 4Toward Chicopee Falls
19
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft·13 sec·Page Boulevard
20
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi·15 sec·Saint James Avenue
21
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft·2 sec·Saint James Avenue
22
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft·8 sec·Saint James Avenue
23
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
24
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Saint James Avenue
25
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
26
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street
27
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft·22 sec·Court Street
28
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft·7 sec·City Hall Place
29
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 17m estimated duration, starting your drive from Danvers in the morning will allow you to reach Springfield with plenty of daylight remaining. Since this is a single-day trip and not excessively long, you have flexibility in when you depart. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; the estimated fuel cost is around $17, and while there are no designated stops in the data, it's always wise to plan for a break or refuel before you hit the longest stretch of 71.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, especially if your vehicle has lower fuel efficiency.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.1 miles from Danvers, MA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.1 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Danvers, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Danvers, MA
This is one driving day of about 108.2 miles and 2h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Danvers, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 71.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 102.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Short Road
Turn right onto Short Road
Navigation decision point
8
29.9 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
6
30.3 mi into trip|~43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
6
74.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m in|I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
102.4 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.32 one way
$34.63 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$18.88
$37.77
premium
$4.82
$20.55
$41.09
diesel
$5.61
$23.89
$47.78
Estimated Tolls: $4.28
Massachusetts Turnpike
(71.3 mi)$4.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.5
0
$11.36
$5.19
Efficient EV
27.1
0
$9.47
$4.33
EV Truck/SUV
43.3
0
$15.15
$6.92
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Danvers, MA
Late night
in Danvers on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, MA
Late night
in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Minute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
At Minute Man National Historical Park the opening battle of the Revolution is brought to life as visitors explore the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, and witness the Ameri...
Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the...
From the Sound to the summits: the New England Trail covers 235 miles from Long Island Sound across long ridges to scenic mountain summits in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail offers panoramic...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 100.7
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 14.9
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes t...
13 mi from route
~32 min detour
Free
near mile 18.6
From the sweet little farm at the foot of Penn’s Hill to the gentleman’s country estate at Peace field, Adams National Historical Park is the story of “heroes, statesmen, philosophers…and learned wome...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
$15
near mile 29.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the drive utilizing major roadways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. Expect a fairly continuous driving experience, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 71.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. The Springfield Expressway will likely form the final segment of your journey into the city. While largely a high-speed affair, the transition between these main roads is generally smooth, allowing for steady progress toward your destination.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Short Road.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 108.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Short Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Danvers, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester and Hartford Connecticut.
Mass Pike: Boston
29.9 mi in|~42m
Albany New York
29.9 mi in|~42m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
30.3 mi in|~43m
Hartford Connecticut
102.4 mi in|~2h 7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 17m. Total distance: 108.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.28 in tolls one way, starting with Massachusetts Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springfield, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Short Road): Navigation decision point; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Minute Man National Historical Park, Salem Maritime National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Springfield, MA before heading back.
