Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
133.2 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Photo: Italo Melo
The drive from Monument Beach, MA to Springfield, MA covers 133.2 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Linwood Avenue, Shore Road, Trowbridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.20 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
66.6 miles from Monument Beach, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 133.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Monument Beach, MA to Springfield, MA is easy. At 2h 14m 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 Monument Beach, MA to Springfield, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Linwood Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shore Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Trowbridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bourne Rotary | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 295 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| RI 146 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Eddie Dowling Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Monument Beach, MA and Springfield, MA.
Start on Pine Street
Turn left onto Linwood Avenue
Turn right onto Shore Road
Continue on Trowbridge Road
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward Bourne Rotary
Exit the rotary
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway
Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Providence Pike
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Worcester Providence Road
Continue on Purple Heart Highway
Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
Turn left onto I 90
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.6 miles or 1h 7m 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Monument Beach, 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 Monument Beach, MA
This is one driving day of about 133.2 miles and 2h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.6 mi from Monument Beach, MA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 66.6 miles from Monument Beach, 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
$21.20 one way
$42.40 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.06 | $46.12 |
| premium | $4.80 | $25.17 | $50.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.59 | $59.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.65 | $5.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.52 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Monument Beach on Sunday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Springfield on Sunday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
67 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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