Origin
Peabody, MA
Morning in Peabody on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Peabody, 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 15m
Distance
106.2 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Peabody, MA
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Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
This 106.2-mile drive from Peabody, MA to Springfield, MA takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfect for a single day. You'll primarily be on the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Yankee Division Highway, with about 70% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $17, making it an economical option. Since it's a relatively short drive within the Northeast region of Massachusetts, it doesn't require an overnight stop, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from Peabody, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 71.3 mi | 1h 22m |
| Yankee Division Highway | 26.2 mi | 35m |
| Springfield Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Lowell Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Saint James Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| State Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Central Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 71.3 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peabody, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
215 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
190 ft
·
15 sec
3
Turn right onto Central Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Central Street
4
Turn right onto Lowell Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lowell Street
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward MA 128 South: Boston
6
Merge onto MA 128
26 mi
·
35 min
·
Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft
·
5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
9
Continue on this road
393 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
10
Continue on this road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
11
Merge onto I 90
44 mi
·
50 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
14
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
16
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
18
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
Page Boulevard
19
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
21
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
22
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
23
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
24
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
25
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
26
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
27
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
28
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 15-minute duration, this drive is easily manageable in a single day. To avoid potential traffic, consider departing Peabody earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17, and refueling might be best done before embarking on the longest stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike. This route's highway focus means you can cover ground efficiently, so enjoy the straightforward travel.
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 53.1 miles from Peabody, MA, or about 1h 10m 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 10m 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 49m
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 Peabody, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Peabody, MA
This is one driving day of about 106.2 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Peabody, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from Peabody, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.3 miles.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 100.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.9 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
28.3 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
100.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m 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
$17.00 one way
$33.99 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $18.53 | $37.07 |
| premium | $4.82 | $20.17 | $40.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.45 | $46.90 |
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
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.15 | $5.10 |
| Efficient EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.29 | $4.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Morning in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
9:41 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
2 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 15m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 106.2-mile journey, with 70% of the route utilizing major highways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 71.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the bulk of the drive is on these faster roads, the Springfield Expressway will guide you into your destination. This profile suggests a journey that prioritizes efficient travel over varied scenery, with smooth cruising being the dominant characteristic.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 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 around 1.7 miles in near MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 106.2 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: at 1.7 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Peabody, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester and Hartford Connecticut.
Mass Pike: Boston
27.9 mi in
|
~40m
Albany New York
27.9 mi in
|
~40m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
28.3 mi in
|
~41m
Hartford Connecticut
100.4 mi in
|
~2h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 106.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). 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: at 1.7 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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