This drive from Springfield, MA to Osterville, MA covers 148.4 miles and will take approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on I-495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, with a portion on MA 25, making for an efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, this route is budget-friendly for a weekend getaway or a quick trip. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll experience a consistent feel throughout your travel.
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
74.2 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 495
57 mi
1h 5m
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi
1h 2m
MA 25
10.1 mi
11m
Mid Cape Highway
9.6 mi
13m
Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi
5m
Sandwich Road Connector
3.2 mi
5m
Osterville-West Barnstable Road
1.9 mi
3m
Osterville West Barnstable Road
1.8 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 495
— 57 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Osterville, 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
55 mi·1 hr 2 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 106Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, TauntonUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
14
Merge onto I 495
57 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on MA 25
10 mi·11 min·MA 25
16
Continue on MA 28
0.8 mi·1 min·MA 28
17
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
0.1 mi·22 sec·Sandwich Road Connector
18
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
3.0 mi·5 min·Sandwich Road Connector
19
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
0.3 mi·26 sec·Mid-Cape Connector
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
21
Merge onto US 6
9.6 mi·13 min·Mid Cape Highway
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 65Toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West BarnstableUse the slight right lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto Prospect Street
52 ft·1 sec·Prospect Street
Toward MA 149 South: Osterville, Marstons Mills
24
Continue on Prospect Street
0.2 mi·18 sec·Prospect Street
Toward MA 149 South: Osterville, Marstons Mills
25
Keep slight left at fork onto Osterville-West Barnstable Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Osterville-West Barnstable Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto Race Lane
109 ft·2 sec·Race Lane
27
Turn right onto Osterville-West Barnstable Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Osterville-West Barnstable Road
28
Continue on Osterville West Barnstable Road
1.8 mi·4 min·Osterville West Barnstable Road
29
Turn left onto South County Road
147 ft·2 sec·South County Road
30
Continue on Main Street
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
31
Turn right onto Parker Road
174 ft·5 sec·Parker Road
32
Arrive at destination
Parker Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, leaving Springfield, MA in the morning is ideal to maximize your time in Osterville. You'll encounter just one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or when you transition to MA 25. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; the longest stretch without a major exit is 57 miles on I-495, so ensure you're topped up before entering that segment. The relatively short travel time means you have flexibility, but being aware of potential traffic, especially near the Massachusetts Turnpike, is always a good idea.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.2 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 33 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.2 miles or 1h 29m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Osterville, 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 148.4 miles and 3h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Springfield, 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 I 495 for about 57 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 143.4 — 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.
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
61 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
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 106
Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
8
143.2 mi into trip|~2h 54m in
Take the exit toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable
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 65
Toward MA 149: Marston Mills, West Barnstable
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143.4 mi into trip|~2h 55m in|Prospect Street
Enter roundabout onto Prospect Street toward MA 149 South: Osterville, Marstons Mills
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward MA 149 South: Osterville, Marstons Mills
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.75 one way
$47.50 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$25.90
$51.80
premium
$4.82
$28.18
$56.36
diesel
$5.61
$32.76
$65.53
Estimated Tolls: $3.27
Massachusetts Turnpike
(54.5 mi)$3.27
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
$24
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.5
0
$15.58
$7.12
Efficient EV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
EV Truck/SUV
59.4
0
$20.78
$9.50
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Springfield, MA
Night
in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Osterville, MA
Night
in Osterville on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°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
9 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
3h 5m 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.
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
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 10.2
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 81.9
"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 117.7
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 61.4
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...
The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
$25
near mile 143.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience, with 85% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 57 miles on I-495, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While the Massachusetts Turnpike and I-495 provide a classic interstate feel, the inclusion of MA 25 offers a slight variation as you approach your destination. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, making it a predictable and manageable drive.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 mi on I 495.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Massachusetts Turnpike. 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 23 significant decision points across 148.4 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 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Between Springfield, MA and Osterville, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.
Taunton
61 mi in|~1h 13m
Cape Cod
61.2 mi in|~1h 14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 148.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57 miles on I 495. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.27 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Osterville, 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 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 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New England National Scenic Trail, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Osterville, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.
