Origin
Monument Beach, MA
Night in Monument Beach on Saturday
Local time
9:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Monument Beach, MA to Springfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 51m
Distance
136.9 mi
220 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monument Beach, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
This 133.2-mile drive from Monument Beach to Springfield, Massachusetts, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes. With no highway driving, expect a more local and turn-heavy experience along roads like Linwood Avenue, Shore Road, and Trowbridge Road. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $21, making it an economical option. This route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to focus on the journey without needing to break it up overnight. It's a straightforward drive entirely within the Northeast region of the US.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.4 miles from Monument Beach, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 42.3 mi | 48m |
| I 495 | 33 mi | 38m |
| MA 25 | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| I 295 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 42.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monument Beach, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Pine Street
223 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pine Street
2
Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
452 ft
·
21 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
3
Turn right onto Shore Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Shore Road
4
Continue on Trowbridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trowbridge Road
5
Enter roundabout onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
MA 28
6
Continue on MA 28
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
MA 28
7
Continue on MA 25
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
MA 25
8
Continue on I 495
33 mi
·
38 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 95
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 295
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18B
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
15
Merge onto RI 146
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
18
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
19
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
20
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
21
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on MA 146
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
24
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
26
Merge onto I 90
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
29
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
31
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
33
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
Page Boulevard
34
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
35
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
36
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
37
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
38
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
39
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
40
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
41
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
42
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
43
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 14-minute drive, consider departing early to avoid potential local traffic, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. Since there are no designated stops and the drive is relatively short at 133.2 miles, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous stops as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local driving can sometimes consume more fuel than highway cruising, and your estimated cost is $21. A practical tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the sequence of main roads like Linwood Avenue, Shore Road, and Trowbridge Road before you set off to anticipate the turns.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.4 miles from Monument Beach, MA, or about 1h 24m 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 30 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.4 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 19m
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 Monument Beach, 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 Monument Beach, MA
This is one driving day of about 136.9 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Monument Beach, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.4 miles from Monument Beach, 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 46.4 and 131.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
46.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 33B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
52.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Wa...
7
61.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
6
103.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
131.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m 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
$21.91 one way
$43.82 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $23.89 | $47.79 |
| premium | $4.82 | $25.99 | $51.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.23 | $60.45 |
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
$22
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.37 | $6.57 |
| Efficient EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.98 | $5.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.8 | 0 | $19.17 | $8.76 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
9:17 PM
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
10 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 51m 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.
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 56.6
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 127.4
View on nps.gov
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...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 14.2
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
20 mi from route
~50 min detour
$15
near mile 42.5
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 33
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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.
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 47.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The journey to Springfield is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you won't encounter any highway stretches (0% highway share). Instead, you'll navigate primarily local roads, including Linwood Avenue, Shore Road, and Trowbridge Road. While there's no specified longest uninterrupted stretch, the profile suggests a continuous engagement with local traffic patterns and frequent turns. This type of driving requires your full attention but offers a more intimate connection with the towns you pass through.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 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 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 46.4 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 24 significant decision points across 136.9 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 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Monument Beach, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick Rhode Island along the way.
Warwick Rhode Island
52.3 mi in
|
~1h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 136.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 46.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (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.
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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