Traveling from Springfield to Beverly Cove covers 112.5 miles across Massachusetts, typically taking about 2 hours and 24 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach the coast without needing an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance. Navigating through the Northeast, you will transition from the inland Springfield area toward the coastal environment of Beverly Cove. This route is straightforward and efficient, making it a reliable choice if you prioritize reaching your destination quickly. Since there are no required stops, you have the flexibility to power through the entire drive in one go.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.3 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi
1h 22m
Yankee Division Highway
29 mi
39m
Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi
5m
Elliott Street
2.5 mi
4m
Hale Street
1.1 mi
2m
Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Dane Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 71.1 mi, about 1h 22m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 282 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,530 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~242 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Beverly Cove, MA.
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Start on City Hall Place
164 ft·7 sec·City Hall Place
2
Continue on Pynchon Street
403 ft·19 sec·Pynchon Street
3
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
282 ft·9 sec·East Columbus Avenue
4
Turn right onto Boland Way
0.1 mi·9 sec·Boland Way
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·Harrison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi·47 sec·Chestnut Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
8
Merge onto I 291; US 20
4.4 mi·5 min·Springfield Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 7Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
11
Merge onto I 90
71 mi·1 hr 22 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 123Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·28 sec·this road
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New HampshireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
24 mi·33 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128
4.6 mi·6 min·Yankee Division Highway
Exit 64Toward MA 128 North: GloucesterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 43Toward MA 62: Beverly, MiddletonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork
190 ft·4 sec
Toward MA 62 East: BeverlyUse the left / right lanes.
21
Turn right onto MA 62
2.5 mi·4 min·Elliott Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto MA 62
0.1 mi·11 sec·Cabot Street
23
Turn left onto MA 62
0.3 mi·44 sec·Dane Street
24
Turn left onto MA 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Hale Street
25
Turn right onto Brackenbury Lane
480 ft·20 sec·Brackenbury Lane
26
Arrive at destination
Brackenbury Lane
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 112.5-mile trek, plan your departure to avoid peak traffic hours, as highway congestion can easily extend your 2-hour and 24-minute travel time. Since the trip is short enough to complete without scheduled stops, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever fits your schedule best. Keep a close eye on your fuel levels before merging onto the Massachusetts Turnpike, as this 71.1-mile stretch is the longest segment of your journey. Having $18 set aside for fuel should be sufficient for the round trip depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Use the flexibility of this drive to your benefit by choosing a departure time that aligns with your arrival goals in Beverly Cove.
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 56.3 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.1 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beverly Cove, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 112.5 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Springfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 71.1 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 77.6 and 108.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
77.6 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
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 123
Toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providen...
8
78.9 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
8
103.6 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 64
Toward MA 128 North: Gloucester
8
108.2 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
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 43
Toward MA 62: Beverly, Middleton
8
108.4 mi into trip|~2h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward MA 62 East: Beverly
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.95 one way
$39.91 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$21.69
$43.39
premium
$5.29
$23.43
$46.87
diesel
$5.35
$23.70
$47.39
Estimated Tolls: $4.27
Massachusetts Turnpike
(71.1 mi)$4.27
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
$20
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.8
0
$11.81
$5.40
Efficient EV
28.1
0
$9.84
$4.50
EV Truck/SUV
45
0
$15.75
$7.20
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Springfield, MA
Afternoon
in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 3 mph7% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Beverly Cove, MA
Afternoon
in Beverly Cove on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
N 8 mph24% chanceLive forecast
70°F
Ashland, MA
56 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.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 112.5
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...
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.
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 89.2
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
$15
near mile 77.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 67% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate via the Springfield Expressway, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and the Yankee Division Highway to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted portion of the drive occurs on the Massachusetts Turnpike, where you will cover 71.1 miles of steady highway travel. While the route is designed for speed and efficiency, the character of the road shifts as you move away from the Springfield hub and merge into the highway network. It is a utilitarian drive that favors high-speed transit over winding local scenery, so prepare for a consistent, steady pace throughout the duration of the trip.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.1 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 77.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 112.5 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 77.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.6 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
765 ft41 ft
Total Climb
752 ft
Total Descent
778 ft
Highest Point
765 ft
~24.1 mi in
Elevation Range
724 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springfield, MA and Beverly Cove, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Providence Rhode Island, Portsmouth New Hampshire and New Hampshire.
Springfield is the largest city on the Connecticut River, in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, USA. It sits 24 miles (40 km) north of Hartford, Connecticut, and 5 miles (8 km) north of the Connecticut state line. Springfield and Hartford are the principal cities in the Knowledge Corridor - the second largest urban region in New England with 1.9 million people, 29 universities and colleges, and 120,000 university students.
Top landmarks
•Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District — historic district in Springfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
•Michele & Donald D'Amour Museum of Fine Arts — art museum in Springfield, Massachusetts
•Springfield Science Museum — museum in Springfield, Massachusetts
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 112.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.1 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.27 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.
Yes — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Beverly Cove, 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. There are 11 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 77.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 103.6 miles (MA 128 / Yankee Division Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Beverly Cove, MA before heading back.
