This 103-mile drive from Hingham, MA to Springfield, MA is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. You'll primarily be on major highways, with 86% of the journey on high-speed roads. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $16, making it an affordable option for a quick journey within Massachusetts. The overall feel of the drive is focused on efficient travel, connecting two key points in the Northeast region. Given the relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, no overnight stay is necessary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.5 miles from Hingham, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 103 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 103-mile trip. You'll spend a significant 86% of your time on major expressways like the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Springfield Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 82.8 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, indicating long periods of consistent, high-speed driving. This route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B efficiently, rather than offering varied scenery or winding local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 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 82.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Southeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard.
Driving Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 103 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 9.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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9.4 mi into trip|~18m in|MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Merge onto MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip|~18m in|MA 3A
Take the exit onto MA 3A toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
7
13.2 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward South Station, Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward South Station, Airport
7
13.7 mi into trip|~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward South Station
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward South Station
7
14.2 mi into trip|~26m in|Albany Street
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hingham, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester and Hartford Connecticut.
Station
13.2 mi in|~24m
Airport
13.2 mi in|~24m
Worcester
14.2 mi in|~26m
Hartford Connecticut
97.2 mi in|~2h 5m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
82.8 mi
1h 38m
Southeast Expressway
3.3 mi
4m
Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
Newport Avenue
2.3 mi
4m
Lincoln Street
2.3 mi
3m
Bridge Street
1.7 mi
2m
Washington Street
1.7 mi
2m
Saint James Avenue
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 82.8 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hingham, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on South Street
50 ft·5 sec·South Street
2
Turn right onto Central Street
212 ft·6 sec·Central Street
3
Turn left onto North Street
239 ft·4 sec·North Street
4
Turn slight right onto Lincoln Street
0.8 mi·1 min·Lincoln Street
5
Turn slight right
167 ft·5 sec
6
Continue on MA 3A
1.5 mi·2 min·Lincoln Street
7
Continue on MA 3A
1.7 mi·2 min·Bridge Street
8
Continue on MA 3A
0.3 mi·1 min·Fore River Bridge
9
Continue on MA 3A
464 ft·7 sec·Washington Street
10
Enter roundabout onto MA 3A
190 ft·3 sec·Washington Street
11
Continue on MA 3A
1.6 mi·2 min·Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on Hancock Street
0.3 mi·33 sec·Hancock Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto Adams Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Adams Street
14
Turn right onto Newport Avenue
2.3 mi·4 min·Newport Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Turn slight left onto MA 3A
0.3 mi·33 sec·Hancock Street
16
Continue on MA 3A
0.2 mi·19 sec·Neponset Avenue
17
Merge onto MA 3A
247 ft·6 sec·William T. Morrissey Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Take the exit onto MA 3A
0.3 mi·34 sec·MA 3A
Toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston
19
Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3
3.3 mi·4 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 93; US 1; MA 3
0.2 mi·19 sec·John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward South Station, AirportUse the straight / slight left lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward South StationUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left
252 ft·15 sec
24
At end of road, turn left onto Albany Street
35 ft·1 sec·Albany Street
Use the left lane.
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 90 West: Mass Pike, Worcester
26
Merge onto I 90
55 mi·1 hr 6 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi·31 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Exit 51Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
29
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·9 sec
30
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
31
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi·3 min·Springfield Expressway
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 4Toward Chicopee Falls
33
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft·13 sec·Page Boulevard
34
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi·15 sec·Saint James Avenue
35
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft·2 sec·Saint James Avenue
36
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft·8 sec·Saint James Avenue
37
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
38
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Saint James Avenue
39
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
40
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street
41
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft·22 sec·Court Street
42
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft·7 sec·City Hall Place
43
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
For this straightforward 2-hour and 15-minute drive, leaving Hingham, MA, flexibility is your best friend. Aim to depart outside of peak commuter hours to ensure the smoothest travel. With no planned stops in the data, you can easily make quick breaks as needed, perhaps at one of the many service areas along the Massachusetts Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the 82.8-mile stretch on the Turnpike means you'll want to be sure you're fueled up before hitting that segment. The $16 fuel cost estimate is a good baseline to budget for.
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 51.5 miles from Hingham, MA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.8 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 23 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.5 miles or 1h 11m 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 50m
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 Hingham, 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 Hingham, MA
This is one driving day of about 103 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Hingham, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 82.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.5 mi from Hingham, MA
· 1h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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.
. . . 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...
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 24.9
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 95.9
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 14.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.48 one way
$32.97 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$17.98
$35.95
premium
$4.82
$19.56
$39.12
diesel
$5.61
$22.74
$45.48
Estimated Tolls: $4.97
Massachusetts Turnpike
(82.8 mi)$4.97
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
$16
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.9
0
$10.82
$4.94
Efficient EV
25.8
0
$9.01
$4.12
EV Truck/SUV
41.2
0
$14.42
$6.59
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 15, 2026
Origin
Hingham, MA
Late night
in Hingham on Friday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, MA
Late night
in Springfield on Friday
Local time
5:09 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
26 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 15m 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 Hingham, MA to Springfield, MA covers 103 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Southeast Expressway, Springfield Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.5 miles from Hingham, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.48 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 103 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (MA 3A / William T. Morrissey Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (MA 3A): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hingham, MA and Springfield, MA, road signs point toward Station, Airport, Worcester and Hartford Connecticut.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Adams National Historical Park, Boston National Historical Park and Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
