Origin
Fairhaven, MA
Night in Fairhaven on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Trip from Fairhaven, MA to Springfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
116.6 mi
188 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairhaven, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to traverse Massachusetts from the coast to the interior, this 118-mile trip from Fairhaven to Springfield is a straightforward journey. Expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 3 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, Howland Road, and Coggeshall Street, keeping you off the major interstates entirely. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, the drive remains an affordable way to cross the state. Since the entire route stays within the Northeast region, you can anticipate familiar New England road conditions throughout. It is an ideal choice if you prefer avoiding highway traffic in favor of a more localized driving experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
58.3 miles from Fairhaven, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 42.3 mi | 48m |
| I 195 | 28.9 mi | 36m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | 7.5 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | 3 mi | 3m |
| Springfield Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 42.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhaven, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Washington Street
421 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Howland Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Howland Road
4
Continue on Coggeshall Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Coggeshall Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 195 West: Fall River
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 195
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
17 mi
·
22 min
·
I 195
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 95
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on RI 146
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
Exit 38A
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on RI 146
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto RI 146
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
17
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
18
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
20
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
21
Continue on MA 146
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
23
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
25
Merge onto I 90
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
28
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
30
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
32
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
Page Boulevard
33
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
34
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
35
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
36
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
37
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
38
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
39
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
40
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
41
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
42
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Without any designated stops in the itinerary, you are free to pull over whenever you need a break, though you should keep an eye on your fuel gauge to ensure you stay within your $19 budget. Given the turn-heavy nature of this route, using a reliable GPS is essential to avoid missing critical turns on the smaller local roads. Aim to avoid peak commuting hours in the towns along your path to keep your travel time closer to the estimated 2-hour mark. Because this is a relatively short trip, it is easy to complete in one go, allowing you to spend your time at your destination rather than worrying about overnight logistics.
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 58.3 miles from Fairhaven, MA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.3 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
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 Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven, MA
This is one driving day of about 116.6 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Fairhaven, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.3 miles from Fairhaven, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 195 West: Fall River
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 195 West: Fall River
6
13.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 195
Keep slight left at fork onto I 195
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
31.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
6
31.2 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachuse...
8
32.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 38A-B
Toward RI 146 North: State Offices
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.66 one way
$37.32 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $20.35 | $40.70 |
| premium | $4.82 | $22.14 | $44.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.74 | $51.49 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.66
Massachusetts Turnpike
(42.3 mi)
$2.53
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
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
$19
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35 | 0 | $12.24 | $5.60 |
| Efficient EV | 29.2 | 0 | $10.20 | $4.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.32 | $7.46 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Springfield, MA
Night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
58 mi in
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.
Road read
2h 26m 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.
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 36.2
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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 108.6
View on nps.gov
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...
30 mi from route
~75 min detour
Free
near mile 68.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be dealing with high-speed interstate monotony; instead, you will navigate through various local corridors. The route is characterized by constant changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches of pavement. You should expect a more engaged driving experience compared to a typical highway commute. Because this path relies on local roads, the pace is dictated by the flow of town traffic and the winding nature of the streets connecting Fairhaven to Springfield.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 195. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 116.6 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: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 116.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.66 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: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and New England National Scenic Trail (4 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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