Origin
Springfield, MA
Night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Chelsea, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
94.6 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 50m
★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MA
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Chelsea, MA
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Trip Overview
This 94.6-mile journey from Springfield, MA, to Chelsea, MA, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes. With 97% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfectly suited for a single day. You can expect a fuel cost of around $15 for this route. Given its relatively short duration and direct path, this drive is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Both origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel feel consistent throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.3 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 82.7 mi | 1h 37m |
| Springfield Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| John F. Fitzgerald Expressway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Fourth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Boland Way | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 82.7 mi, about 1h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Chelsea, MA.
1
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 7
Toward 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
83 mi
·
1 hr 37 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
512 ft
·
12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
453 ft
·
10 sec
Exit 134C-B
Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 134B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
275 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Fourth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Fourth Street
19
Continue on Fourth Street
104 ft
·
5 sec
·
Fourth Street
20
Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street
213 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hawthorn Street
21
Turn right onto Chester Avenue
526 ft
·
29 sec
·
Chester Avenue
22
Turn left onto Shawmut Street
212 ft
·
9 sec
·
Shawmut Street
23
Arrive at destination
Shawmut Street
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 1 hour and 58-minute duration, this trip is easily completed in one day. Consider departing in the late morning to avoid the worst of rush hour traffic in both Springfield and the Boston area. Since there are no planned stops in the data, you'll want to take advantage of the longest stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike to cover a significant distance before needing to consider a fuel or rest break. Plan your final leg into Chelsea, keeping in mind that urban traffic can be unpredictable.
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 47.3 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 59m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chelsea, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Springfield, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 94.6 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 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 82.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Springfield, 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 82.7 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 91.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Boland Way
Turn right onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
89.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 134C-B-A
Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
8
89.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134C-B
Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...
8
89.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 134B
Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
9
91.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 19
Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.14 one way
$30.28 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| premium | $4.82 | $17.96 | $35.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.89 | $41.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.96
Massachusetts Turnpike
(82.7 mi)
$4.96
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
$15
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Chelsea, MA
Night in Chelsea on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°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
25 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 58m 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 predominantly highway experience on this route, with a 97% highway share. The Massachusetts Turnpike will be your main artery for a significant portion, featuring an uninterrupted stretch of 82.7 miles. This means you'll be on high-speed roads for most of your travel, making for a quick transit. The Springfield Expressway also contributes to this fast-paced character early on. While the profile is highway-focused, keep an eye out for the transition as you approach the Boston metropolitan area.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.7 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Springfield Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Boland Way.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 94.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 89.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.3 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 Springfield, MA and Chelsea, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.
Albany
5.7 mi in
|
~8m
Boston
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
Concord New Hampshire
89.2 mi in
|
~1h 48m
Quincy
89.2 mi in
|
~1h 48m
About the Cities
Arriving in Chelsea, MA
Full guide →Everett is a city in Massachusetts with a population of 49,000 (2020). Chelsea is a city with a population of 41,000 (2020).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 94.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 82.7 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.96 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 Chelsea, MA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 89.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.3 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 Chelsea, 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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