Springfield, MA to Scituate, MA is 117.6 miles and takes about 2h 32m via Massachusetts Turnpike and MA 3, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Massachusetts, moving from the western part of the state eastward towards the coast. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward drive for a single day. The route offers a practical way to get from inland New England to the Atlantic shoreline without significant detours. Plan for a smooth transit, especially if you depart during off-peak hours to avoid potential traffic.
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
58.8 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi
1h 22m
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi
16m
MA 3
10.4 mi
13m
US 1
6.7 mi
9m
Main Street
4.9 mi
8m
Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi
5m
Stockbridge Road
1.3 mi
2m
Cornet Stetson Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 71.1 mi, about 1h 22m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 173 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~5,570 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,687
Quietest
2 AM
~301 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.5×
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 Scituate, 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 right at fork
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode IslandUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 95; MA 128
12 mi·16 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit onto US 1
6.7 mi·9 min·US 1
Exit 26Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: BostonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 7Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·55 sec
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, BraintreeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto MA 3
10 mi·13 min·MA 3
Toward Cape CodUse the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·56 sec
Exit 32Toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, NorwellUse the slight right lane.
22
Turn left onto MA 53
0.6 mi·1 min·Washington Street
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto MA 123
0.2 mi·21 sec·Webster Street
24
Continue on MA 123
4.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
25
Continue on MA 123
0.7 mi·1 min·Cornet Stetson Road
26
Enter roundabout onto Country Way
292 ft·5 sec·Country Way
27
Continue on Country Way
0.2 mi·42 sec·Country Way
28
Turn right onto Stockbridge Road
0.1 mi·14 sec·Stockbridge Road
29
Continue on Stockbridge Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Stockbridge Road
30
Turn right onto First Parish Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·First Parish Road
31
Keep slight left at fork onto First Parish Road
233 ft·6 sec·First Parish Road
32
Turn straight onto Front Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Front Street
33
Turn left onto Allen Place
264 ft·11 sec·Allen Place
34
Arrive at destination
Allen Place
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 117.6-mile drive, consider leaving Springfield, MA early in the morning to bypass potential commuter traffic heading east. With a total duration of around 2.5 hours, it's perfectly suited for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. The fuel cost is estimated at $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart to minimize stops. Keep an eye on your mileage as you approach the 71.1-mile mark on the Massachusetts Turnpike, as this is where the longest continuous highway segment ends and you'll begin transitioning to different road types.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 1h 11m 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 26 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 11m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scituate, 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 117.6 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 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 23
5 decision points cluster between mile 77.6 and 108.5 — 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...
9
78.4 mi into trip|~1h 34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Isl...
8
90.8 mi into trip|~1h 51m in|US 1
Take the exit onto US 1 toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
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 26
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
8
97.7 mi into trip|~2h 1m in
Keep slight left at fork toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintree
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward MA 3 South: Cape Cod, Plymouth, Braintre...
8
108.5 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell
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 32
Toward MA 53, MA 123: Hanover, Norwell
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.86 one way
$41.72 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.90
$22.68
$45.35
premium
$5.29
$24.50
$48.99
diesel
$5.35
$24.77
$49.54
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
$21
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.3
0
$12.35
$5.64
Efficient EV
29.4
0
$10.29
$4.70
EV Truck/SUV
47
0
$16.46
$7.53
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Springfield, MA
Afternoon
in Springfield on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
SW 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Scituate, MA
Afternoon
in Scituate on Wednesday
Local time
3:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Clear
SW 5 mph1% chanceLive 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
3 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 32m 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.
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
$15
near mile 97.4
Park Closure: Visitor Center and Historic Homes Closed Mondays and Tuesday Starting May 1
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach o...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 97.4
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 77.1
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 81.1
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...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 77.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly on highways, with 79% of the 117.6 miles taking place on freeways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and Yankee Division Highway. You'll encounter a substantial stretch of 71.1 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike before transitioning to surface roads and other highways like MA 3. Expect a relatively consistent cruising experience for the majority of the trip, with the highway portion offering a faster pace. The dense network of exits on the turnpike means you'll have options for services and transitions.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 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 23 significant decision points across 117.6 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 78.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
794 ft33 ft
Total Climb
967 ft
Total Descent
1,000 ft
Highest Point
794 ft
~25.2 mi in
Elevation Range
761 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 Scituate, MA, road signs point toward Boston, Providence Rhode Island, Plymouth, Braintree, Cape Cod and Norwell.
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
Scituate (pronounced sit-you-et) is a small seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts south of Cohasset and north of Marshfield in the South Shore region. Scituate Harbor is the main town center and is where most of the shops and restaurants are located. Scituate includes the villages of North Scituate and Humarock.
Top landmarks
•Old Scituate Light — lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States
•Lawson Tower — historic water tower in Scituate, Massachusetts, US
•Woodworth House — single-family detached home in Scituate, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 117.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). 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 12 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 Scituate, 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. There are 12 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 78.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles (US 1): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area and Minute Man National Historical Park (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 Scituate, MA before heading back.
