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Trip from Springfield, MA to West Dennis, MA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 13m

Distance

155.5 mi

250 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 2m ★
6 AM
3h 14m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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county seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States

Springfield, MA

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Downtown West Dennis, MA, MA

West Dennis, MA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, MA to West Dennis, MA covers 155.5 miles and takes about 3h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 495, Massachusetts Turnpike, Mid Cape Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

77.8 miles from Springfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 495 57 mi 1h 5m
Massachusetts Turnpike 54.5 mi 1h 2m
Mid Cape Highway 18.8 mi 25m
MA 25 10.1 mi 11m
Springfield Expressway 4.4 mi 5m
Sandwich Road Connector 3.2 mi 5m
Station Avenue 2.1 mi 3m
MA 28 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 495 — 57 mi, about 1h 5m

Traffic on I-495

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 216 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,231 veh/hr typical · worst 3,971

Quietest

2 AM

~129 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

25×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 104 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 West Dennis, 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

55 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec
Exit 106 Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton Use 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

19 mi · 25 min · Mid Cape Highway
Use the slight right lane.
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 75 Toward Yarmouth, Dennis
23

Keep slight right at fork

203 ft · 4 sec
Toward Station Avenue, Bass River
24

Turn straight onto Station Avenue

2.1 mi · 3 min · Station Avenue
25

Turn right onto North Main Street

256 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
26

Turn left onto MA 28

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Bridge Street
27

Continue on MA 28

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
28

Arrive at destination

MA 28

Trip Plan

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 77.8 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 1h 34m 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 34 miles or 42m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 77.8 miles or 1h 34m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Dennis, 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 155.5 miles and 3h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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.

town in Massachusetts

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hopedale, MA

78 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

Charlton, MA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hopedale, MA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.8 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Olympic Deli Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Massachusetts

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+14137321600

Visit website

Jasmine Asian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Auburn, Massachusetts

0.7 mi

99 Restaurants

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Auburn, Massachusetts

0.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Good Friends Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

West Dennis, Massachusetts

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+15087602727

Visit website

Mi Antojito Bakery & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Massachusetts

0.9 mi

Primavera Cafe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ludlow, Massachusetts

1.7 mi

Olympic Deli Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–6:30 pm

+14137321600

Visit website

Jasmine Asian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Auburn, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–10:30 pm

+15088328868

Visit website

99 Restaurants

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Auburn, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+15088320999

Visit website

Tony & Penny's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+14135836351

Visit website

Memo's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14137398420

Visit website

Lattitude Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Expensive

West Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+14132418888

Visit website

Cima Restaurant & Chop House

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Wilbraham, Massachusetts

Hours: 4:30–10 pm

+14132793322

Visit website

Hola Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+14132731394

Good Friends Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

West Dennis, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+15087602727

Visit website

Mi Antojito Bakery & Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+14137812201

Visit website

Primavera Cafe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Ludlow, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14135890562

Visit website

Café Chew

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Sandwich, Massachusetts

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+15088887717

Visit website

Riverside Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Wareham, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+15082952050

Visit website

Cafe Christo

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 7:30 am–9 pm

+14137337700

Visit website

Cafe Soleil

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40

Wareham, Massachusetts

Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm

+18333765345

Visit website

Lawadessa Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Mansfield, Massachusetts

Hours: 7 am–3:30 pm

+16173440100

Visit website

Titanic Historical Society

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Indian Orchard, Massachusetts

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+14135434770

Visit website

North Attleboro WW1 Memorial Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

North Attleborough, Massachusetts

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+15086990129

Visit website

Gold Coast Catering & Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Worcester, Massachusetts

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+17744207766

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 152.7 — 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
6
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
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
7
152.7 mi into trip | ~3h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Station Avenue, Bass River

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Station Avenue, Bass River

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.94 one way

$51.88 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $28.56 $57.12
premium $5.06 $30.96 $61.92
diesel $5.60 $34.28 $68.55

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

$26

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.7 0 $16.33 $7.46
Efficient EV 38.9 0 $13.61 $6.22
EV Truck/SUV 62.2 0 $21.77 $9.95

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 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 Sep 1, 2026

Origin

Springfield, MA

Late night in Springfield on Wednesday

Local time

1:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

West Dennis, MA

Late night in West Dennis on Wednesday

Local time

1:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°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

32 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

3h 13m 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?

155.5 mi in 3h 13m, mostly highway — 57 mi of that is on I 495.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 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 Effort 10/10

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 18 significant decision points across 155.5 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 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 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

617 ft 13 ft

Total Climb

634 ft

Total Descent

688 ft

Highest Point

617 ft

~44.4 mi in

Elevation Range

605 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 West Dennis, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.

Taunton

61 mi in | ~1h 13m

Cape Cod

61.2 mi in | ~1h 14m

About the Cities

Starting in Springfield, MA

Full guide →

Founded 1636

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

Arriving in West Dennis, MA

Full guide →

Dennis is in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It includes the villages of Dennis Port, East Dennis, South Dennis, and West Dennis. Dennis bills itself as the "Cultural Center of Cape Cod", and perhaps rightly so. It boasts the Cape Cod Museum of Art, the Cape Playhouse, and some really excellent art and craft galleries.

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 3h 13m. Total distance: 155.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). 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 West Dennis, 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 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at West Dennis, MA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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