This 111.4-mile journey from Wenham, MA to Springfield, MA is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 66% of the drive utilizing major roads like the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Yankee Division Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this is an affordable option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. Given its manageable length and direct highway path, it’s ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach Springfield without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.7 miles from Wenham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi
1h 22m
Yankee Division Highway
29.7 mi
40m
Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
Saint James Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Cabot Street
1.1 mi
1m
Cedar Street
0.9 mi
1m
State Street
0.9 mi
1m
Conant Street
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 71.3 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wenham, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on this road
305 ft·24 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Cherry Street
309 ft·6 sec·Cherry Street
3
Turn left onto Cedar Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Cedar Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto MA 97
0.4 mi·38 sec·Topsfield Road
5
Continue on MA 97
1.1 mi·1 min·Cabot Street
6
Turn right onto Conant Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Conant Street
7
Take the ramp
329 ft·8 sec
Toward MA 128 South
8
Merge onto MA 128
30 mi·40 min·Yankee Division Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·50 sec
Exit 39BToward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New YorkUse the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
240 ft·5 sec
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
11
Continue on this road
393 ft·9 sec·this road
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
12
Continue on this road
0.6 mi·1 min·this road
13
Merge onto I 90
44 mi·50 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi·31 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Exit 51Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
16
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·9 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
18
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi·3 min·Springfield Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 4Toward Chicopee Falls
20
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft·13 sec·Page Boulevard
21
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi·15 sec·Saint James Avenue
22
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft·2 sec·Saint James Avenue
23
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft·8 sec·Saint James Avenue
24
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
25
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Saint James Avenue
26
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
27
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street
28
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft·22 sec·Court Street
29
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft·7 sec·City Hall Place
30
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
This 2-hour and 22-minute drive is well-suited for a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Aim to leave early to bypass potential commuter traffic, especially as you approach Springfield. While there are no designated stops in the provided data, you'll want to plan for at least one brief rest break, especially during the 71.3-mile stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $18, and gas stations are readily available along the main highways.
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 55.7 miles from Wenham, MA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.3 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 25 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.7 miles or 1h 14m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wenham, 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 Wenham, MA
This is one driving day of about 111.4 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Wenham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 71.3 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 105.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Cherry Street
Turn right onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
8
33.2 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
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 39B
Toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
6
33.5 mi into trip|~48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Al...
6
78.1 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
105.6 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.83 one way
$35.66 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$19.44
$38.88
premium
$4.82
$21.15
$42.31
diesel
$5.61
$24.60
$49.19
Estimated Tolls: $4.28
Massachusetts Turnpike
(71.3 mi)$4.28
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: 39 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.4
0
$11.70
$5.35
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.75
$4.46
EV Truck/SUV
44.6
0
$15.60
$7.13
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Wenham, MA
Late night
in Wenham on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, MA
Late night
in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
6 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 22m 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.
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...
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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 103.7
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 11.5
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 23.1
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 34.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 111.4-mile route, with 66% of the journey on major expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which includes the longest uninterrupted stretch of 71.3 miles. The Yankee Division Highway and Springfield Expressway also contribute to this predominantly fast-paced driving experience. This route offers little in the way of winding backroads, leaning instead towards efficient travel between Wenham and Springfield.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 71.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 0.1 miles in near Cherry Street.
Driving Effort9/10
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 20 significant decision points across 111.4 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 0.1 miles (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 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.
Between Wenham, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York, Mass Pike West: Warcester and Hartford Connecticut.
Mass Pike: Boston
33.2 mi in|~47m
Albany New York
33.2 mi in|~47m
Mass Pike West: Warcester
33.5 mi in|~48m
Hartford Connecticut
105.6 mi in|~2h 12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 111.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 71.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $4.28 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 Springfield, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Springfield, MA before heading back.
