Springfield, MA to Lynnfield, MA is 100.7 miles and takes about 2h 7m via Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, traversing the Northeast region from start to finish. Given its relatively short duration and predominantly highway profile, this is a straightforward drive well-suited for a single day. You'll find the route efficient for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi
1h 22m
Yankee Division Highway
19.7 mi
26m
Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi
5m
Main Street
1.4 mi
3m
Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Boland Way
0.1 mi
<1m
South Common Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 71.1 mi, about 1h 22m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 260 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,670 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~246 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
23×
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 Lynnfield, 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 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
20 mi·26 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 59Toward Main Street, Lynnfield Center, Vernon Street, WakefieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 mi·3 min·Main Street
20
Turn right onto South Common Street
482 ft·9 sec·South Common Street
21
Arrive at destination
South Common Street
Trip Plan
Since this drive is just over 2 hours, you can easily complete it in a single day. Departing later in the morning, perhaps around 9:30 AM, could help you avoid the earliest rush hour traffic in both Springfield and the Greater Boston area. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, though it's always wise to start with a full tank. The Massachusetts Turnpike is a major artery, so be aware of potential tolls. Enjoy the flexibility this shorter route offers.
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 50.3 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 1h 1m 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lynnfield, 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 100.7 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 98.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Boland Way
Turn right onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
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
98.9 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward Main Street, Lynnfield Center, Vernon Street, Wakefield
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 59
Toward Main Street, Lynnfield Center, Vernon St...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.86 one way
$35.72 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$19.42
$38.84
premium
$5.29
$20.98
$41.95
diesel
$5.35
$21.21
$42.42
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
$18
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.2
0
$10.57
$4.83
Efficient EV
25.2
0
$8.81
$4.03
EV Truck/SUV
40.3
0
$14.10
$6.44
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of May 29, 2026
Origin
Springfield, MA
Evening
in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 12 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 3:59AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 3:59AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Destination
Lynnfield, MA
Evening
in Lynnfield on Wednesday
Local time
5:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
NE 2 to 9 mph55% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 3:59AM EDT until May 30 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued May 29 at 3:59AM EDT until May 31 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
72°F
Sunderland, MA
50 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
6 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
2h 7m 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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 100.7
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.
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 97.2
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 90.2
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 79.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 75% of this 100.7-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 71.1 miles, which occurs on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Expect a consistent highway feel for much of the trip, with the transition to more local roads occurring after this long highway segment. The route features numerous exits and entrances common to major interstate travel.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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 0.2 miles in near Boland Way.
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 14 significant decision points across 100.7 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 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
749 ft51 ft
Total Climb
971 ft
Total Descent
947 ft
Highest Point
749 ft
~28.8 mi in
Elevation Range
698 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 Lynnfield, 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
Wakefield, Massachusetts is a scenic town 12 miles north of Boston with a population of about 27,000 (2020). Wakefield has preserved much of its historic New England appearance and is recognized for its strong community involvement, quality school system, thriving businesses, public library, and for beautiful Lake Quannapowitt, which plays host to outdoor festivals and benefit activities each year.
Lynnfield is a town with a population of 13,000 (2020).
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 100.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). 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 10 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 Lynnfield, 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 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Lynnfield, MA before heading back.
