Trip from East Dennis, MA to Springfield, MA

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

163.6 mi

263 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 17m ★

6 AM

3h 29m

8 AM

3h 54m

10 AM

3h 38m

12 PM

3h 36m

3 PM

3h 39m

5 PM

3h 53m

8 PM

3h 22m

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

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East Dennis, MA

David Kanigan

Springfield, MA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 163.6 miles, this drive from East Dennis to Springfield is a straightforward journey across Massachusetts that typically takes about 3 hours and 29 minutes. Because the route is compact, it works perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $26 for fuel to cover the distance. The path relies heavily on major thoroughfares like the Mid Cape Highway, I-495, and the Massachusetts Turnpike. Whether you are heading west for business or a change of scenery, this route offers a practical, efficient connection between the coast and the interior of the state.

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

81.8 miles from East Dennis, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as 67% of your time behind the wheel will be spent on high-speed roads. The journey transitions from the coastal environment of East Dennis onto the Mid Cape Highway before connecting to the interstate network. You will face a consistent, efficient pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 42.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike. While the drive is functional rather than scenic, the reliable road conditions make for a predictable commute. You can settle in for a steady ride that prioritizes speed and direct navigation over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Massachusetts Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 42.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 26 miles in near MA 6A.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 163.6 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 26 miles (MA 6A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.5 miles (Sandwich Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 73.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

26 mi into trip | ~38m in | MA 6A

Take the exit onto MA 6A toward MA 6A: Sagamore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore

26.5 mi into trip | ~39m in | Sandwich Road

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

73.2 mi into trip | ~1h 35m 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

79 mi into trip | ~1h 42m 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...

88.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from East Dennis, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick Rhode Island along the way.

Warwick Rhode Island

79 mi in | ~1h 42m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike	42.3 mi	48m
I 495	33 mi	38m
Mid Cape Highway	22.6 mi	31m
MA 25	9.6 mi	11m
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

Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 42.3 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Dennis, MA and Springfield, MA.

Start on this road

186 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn right onto MA 134

3.0 mi · 5 min · East West Dennis Road

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

Merge onto US 6

22 mi · 30 min · Mid Cape Highway

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit onto MA 6A

0.5 mi · 1 min · MA 6A

Exit 55 Toward MA 6A: Sagamore Use the straight lane.

At end of road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

2.8 mi · 4 min · Sandwich Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on Sandwich Road

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Sandwich Road

Enter roundabout onto MA 28

22 ft · 0 sec · MA 28

Continue on MA 28

1.0 mi · 1 min · MA 28

Continue on MA 25

9.6 mi · 11 min · MA 25

Continue on I 495

33 mi · 38 min · I 495

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 33B Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto I 95

5.5 mi · 6 min · I 95

Use the none / straight / right lanes.

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.

Continue on I 295

8.6 mi · 9 min · I 295

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 18B Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

Merge onto RI 146

1.5 mi · 1 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on RI 146

5.7 mi · 6 min · North Smithfield Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on MA 146

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.7 mi · 8 min · Providence Pike

Continue on MA 146

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

7.0 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

Continue on MA 146

0.9 mi · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

Continue on MA 146

1.8 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

Turn left

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 90

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West

Merge onto I 90

15 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

28 mi · 31 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 55 sec

Exit 51 Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

Keep slight right at fork

348 ft · 9 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 20 sec

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 291

2.6 mi · 3 min · Springfield Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 4 Toward Chicopee Falls

Turn left onto Page Boulevard

384 ft · 13 sec · Page Boulevard

Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Saint James Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

101 ft · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

Continue on Saint James Avenue

428 ft · 8 sec · Saint James Avenue

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 22 sec · this road

Continue on Saint James Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Saint James Avenue

Turn right onto State Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Street

Turn right onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto Court Street

234 ft · 22 sec · Court Street

Turn right onto City Hall Place

166 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place

Arrive at destination

City Hall Place

Trip Plan

To keep your travel stress-free, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 3-hour and 29-minute trek to stretch your legs and refresh. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though monitoring traffic on I-495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike is always a smart move. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Turnpike, as the 42.3-mile stretch is the longest segment where you will be locked into highway driving. By keeping a steady pace and utilizing your one planned break effectively, you can easily manage the 163.6-mile distance without feeling fatigued upon arrival in Springfield.

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 81.8 miles from East Dennis, MA, or about 1h 46m 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 81.8 miles or 1h 46m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving East Dennis, MA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 East Dennis, MA

This is one driving day of about 163.6 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from East Dennis, 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.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 81.8 mi from East Dennis, MA · 1h 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

82 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 81.8 miles from East Dennis, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Springfield, MA

The final approach into Springfield, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Springfield, MA.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.04 one way

$52.08 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$28.32	$56.64
premium	$4.80	$30.91	$61.82
diesel	$5.64	$36.35	$72.69

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

$26

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	49.1	$17.18	$7.85
Efficient EV	40.9	$14.31	$6.54
EV Truck/SUV	65.4	$22.90	$10.47

Gas CO2

57 kg

EV CO2

19 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 data refreshed 4 years ago

Origin

East Dennis, MA

Afternoon in East Dennis on Sunday

Local time

3:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, MA

Afternoon in Springfield on Sunday

Local time

3:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

82 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

42 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 29m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from East Dennis, MA to Springfield, MA covers 163.6 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, Mid Cape Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 81.8 miles from East Dennis, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

On the drive from East Dennis, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick Rhode Island along the way.

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Trip from East Dennis, MA to Springfield, MA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Springfield, MA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

East Dennis, MA

Springfield, MA

Same local time

42 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 29m on the road

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