Origin
West Wareham, MA
Night in West Wareham on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Wareham, MA to Springfield, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 33m
Distance
123.1 mi
198 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 23m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Wareham, MA
Phil Evenden
Springfield, MA
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Trip Overview
West Wareham to Springfield is 123.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m via Massachusetts Turnpike and I-495, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Massachusetts, starting in the Northeast region and ending in the same area. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's ideal for a single-day journey. Expect a relatively quick transit time, making it a practical option for getting between these two points without a significant time commitment.
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
61.5 miles from West Wareham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 42.3 mi | 48m |
| I 495 | 30.5 mi | 35m |
| I 295 | 8.6 mi | 9m |
| Providence Pike | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Worcester Providence Road | 7 mi | 9m |
| North Smithfield Expressway | 5.7 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Springfield Expressway | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 42.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Wareham, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto County Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
County Road
3
Continue on MA 58
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
MA 58
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 495 North
5
Merge onto I 495
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 95
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 295
8.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 18B
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
12
Merge onto RI 146
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
15
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
16
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
17
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
18
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on MA 146
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
21
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 90
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West
23
Merge onto I 90
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 51
Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
26
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft
·
9 sec
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
28
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 4
Toward Chicopee Falls
30
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
13 sec
·
Page Boulevard
31
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
32
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
33
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft
·
8 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
34
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
35
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
36
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
37
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
38
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
39
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
40
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2h 33m, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to allow for any unexpected traffic delays, especially if you're traveling during peak hours. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 42.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, so plan your refueling before you hit that segment if your tank is low. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, it's an economical drive, and the single stop suggested might be a good opportunity for a quick break.
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 61.5 miles from West Wareham, MA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 27 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 4m
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 West Wareham, 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 West Wareham, MA
This is one driving day of about 123.1 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from West Wareham, 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 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from West Wareham, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 245 decision points cluster between mile 32.6 and 117.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
32.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 33B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
38.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island
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 6
Toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Wa...
7
47.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
6
89.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m 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
117.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m 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
$19.70 one way
$39.40 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $21.48 | $42.97 |
| premium | $4.82 | $23.37 | $46.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.18 | $54.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.66
Massachusetts Turnpike
(42.3 mi)
$2.53
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(1.8 mi)
$0.13
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
$20
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.93 | $5.91 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.23 | $7.88 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Springfield, MA
Night in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Chance Light Rain
N 2 to 12 mph
30% chance
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
62 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
7 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 33m 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.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 42.4
View on nps.gov
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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 114.6
View on nps.gov
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park
"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
~34 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
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...
20 mi from route
~51 min detour
$15
near mile 29.7
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
. . . 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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 21.2
View on nps.gov
Boston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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.
27 mi from route
~67 min detour
Free
near mile 33.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 79% of it on major highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Massachusetts Turnpike, experiencing a longest stretch of 42.3 miles without needing to exit. The drive is characterized by efficient travel on interstates like I-495 and I-295, offering a consistent pace. While not particularly winding or complex, its highway nature means you can settle into a rhythm for the majority of the 2h 33m journey.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on Massachusetts Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 32.6 miles in.
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 24 significant decision points across 123.1 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 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Wareham, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick Rhode Island along the way.
Warwick Rhode Island
38.5 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 123.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m 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 42.3 miles on Massachusetts Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.66 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. 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 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and New Bedford Whaling 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 Springfield, MA before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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