Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
149.5 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
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The drive from Springfield, MA to Barnstable, MA covers 149.5 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 495, Massachusetts Turnpike, Mid Cape Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on I 495. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.80 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.7 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
This is a 3h 5m highway drive covering 149.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 57 miles on I 495.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 495 and Massachusetts Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Boland Way.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 149.5 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 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Boland Way
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Springfield, MA and Barnstable, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.
Taunton
Cape Cod
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 495 | 57 mi | 1h 5m |
| Massachusetts Turnpike | 54.5 mi | 1h 2m |
| Mid Cape Highway | 12.3 mi | 16m |
| MA 25 | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| Springfield Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Sandwich Road Connector | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Iyannough Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Phinneys Lane | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Barnstable, MA.
Start on City Hall Place
Continue on Pynchon Street
Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
Turn right onto Boland Way
Continue on Harrison Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 291; US 20
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 495
Continue on MA 25
Continue on MA 28
Enter roundabout onto Sandwich Road Connector
Continue on Sandwich Road Connector
Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector
Take the exit
Merge onto US 6
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto MA 132
Turn left onto Phinneys Lane
Continue on Hyannis Road
Turn right onto Bow Lane
Arrive at destination
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.
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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.7 miles or 1h 30m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barnstable, MA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 149.5 miles and 3h 5m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.7 mi from Springfield, MA · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 74.7 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Barnstable, 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 Barnstable, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.80 one way
$47.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $25.88 | $51.76 |
| premium | $4.80 | $28.25 | $56.49 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.21 | $66.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.27
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
$24
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.70 | $7.18 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.08 | $5.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.8 | 0 | $20.93 | $9.57 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Barnstable on Saturday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
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Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
49°F
Brookhaven, NY
75 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.
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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