Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
117.5 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Photo: Italo Melo
The drive from Marshfield, MA to Springfield, MA covers 117.5 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Plain Street, Church Street, MA 3 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.96 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
58.7 miles from Marshfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 117.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| MA 3 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pilgrims Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 93 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Yankee Division Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Marshfield, MA and Springfield, MA.
Start on Ocean Street
Continue on Plain Street
Continue on Church Street
Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Braintree, Boston
Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway
Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton
Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll
Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston
Keep slight right to continue on I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
Keep slight right
Keep slight left
Continue on Springfield Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
Continue straight
Continue on Saint James Avenue
Turn right onto State Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Court Street
Turn right onto City Hall Place
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.7 miles or 58m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Marshfield, 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 Marshfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 117.5 miles and 1h 56m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.7 mi from Marshfield, MA · 58m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 58.7 miles from Marshfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$15.96 one way
$31.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $17.81 | $35.62 |
| premium | $4.15 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47 | 0 | $16.45 | $7.52 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Marshfield on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
10:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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