Origin
Fairhaven, MA
Afternoon in Fairhaven on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Fairhaven, MA to Springfield, MA
Drive Time
2h 3m
Distance
118 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 55m
★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairhaven, MA
Phil Evenden
Springfield, MA
Italo Melo
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairhaven, MA to Springfield, MA covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Howland Road, Coggeshall Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.78 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59 miles from Fairhaven, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 3m drive with frequent turns across 118 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Fairhaven, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 2h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairhaven, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Howland Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coggeshall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 195 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| RI 146 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Louisquisset Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairhaven, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Washington Street
420 ft
·
10 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Howland Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Howland Road
4
Continue on Coggeshall Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Coggeshall Street
5
Take the ramp left toward I 195 West: Fall River
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 195 West: Fall River
6
Merge slight left
12 mi
·
14 min
7
Keep slight left
17 mi
·
22 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts
10
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices
0.7 mi
·
45 sec
·
RI 146 North: State Offices
12
Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Louisquisset Pike
13
Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eddie Dowling Highway
15
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Smithfield Expressway
16
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
17
Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Providence Pike
18
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
Purple Heart Highway
19
Continue on Worcester Providence Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Worcester Providence Road
20
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Purple Heart Highway
21
Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
23
Turn left onto I 90
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 90
24
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West
25
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
26
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
28
Keep slight right
348 ft
·
10 sec
29
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
30
Continue on Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Springfield Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Chicopee Falls
32
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft
·
14 sec
·
Page Boulevard
33
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
34
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
35
Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
Saint James Avenue
36
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
37
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint James Avenue
38
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
39
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
40
Turn left onto Court Street
233 ft
·
22 sec
·
Court Street
41
Turn right onto City Hall Place
167 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
42
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 59 miles from Fairhaven, MA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59 miles or 1h 1m 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 41m
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 Fairhaven, 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 Fairhaven, MA
This is one driving day of about 118 miles and 2h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fairhaven, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59 mi from Fairhaven, MA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59 miles from Fairhaven, 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
$18.78 one way
$37.56 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.43 | $40.85 |
| premium | $4.80 | $22.29 | $44.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.22 | $52.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.39 | $5.66 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
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.
Destination
Springfield, MA
Afternoon in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
3:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
59 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.
Road read
2h 3m 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 Fairhaven, MA to Springfield, MA covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Howland Road, Coggeshall Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59 miles from Fairhaven, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fairhaven, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 2h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fairhaven, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fairhaven, MA to Springfield, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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