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Trip from Springfield, MA to Chelsea, MA

Data updated 49 minutes ago

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

94.6 mi

152 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Springfield, MA

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Downtown Chelsea, MA, MA

Chelsea, MA

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Trip Overview

This 94.6-mile journey from Springfield, MA, to Chelsea, MA, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 1 hour and 58 minutes. With 97% of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's perfectly suited for a single day. You can expect a fuel cost of around $15 for this route. Given its relatively short duration and direct path, this drive is ideal for a day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Both origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel feel consistent throughout.

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

47.3 miles from Springfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with a 97% highway share. The Massachusetts Turnpike will be your main artery for a significant portion, featuring an uninterrupted stretch of 82.7 miles. This means you'll be on high-speed roads for most of your travel, making for a quick transit. The Springfield Expressway also contributes to this fast-paced character early on. While the profile is highway-focused, keep an eye out for the transition as you approach the Boston metropolitan area.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 82.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and Springfield Expressway. 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 94.6 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 89.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Boland Way

Turn right onto Boland Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
89.2 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the exit toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshi...
8
89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord...
8
89.4 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 134B Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire
9
91.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 19 Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Springfield, MA and Chelsea, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.

Albany

5.7 mi in | ~8m

Boston

5.9 mi in | ~9m

Concord New Hampshire

89.2 mi in | ~1h 48m

Quincy

89.2 mi in | ~1h 48m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike 82.7 mi 1h 37m
Springfield Expressway 4.4 mi 5m
US 1 2.6 mi 3m
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway 1.8 mi 3m
Chestnut Street 0.5 mi <1m
Harrison Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Fourth Street 0.1 mi <1m
Boland Way 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Massachusetts Turnpike — 82.7 mi, about 1h 37m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Chelsea, MA.

1

Start on City Hall Place

164 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place
2

Continue on Pynchon Street

403 ft · 19 sec · Pynchon Street
3

Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

282 ft · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue
4

Turn right onto Boland Way

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Boland Way
Use the right lane.
5

Continue on Harrison Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Harrison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

At end of road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.5 mi · 47 sec · Chestnut Street
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
8

Merge onto I 291; US 20

4.4 mi · 5 min · Springfield Expressway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Exit 7 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
11

Merge onto I 90

83 mi · 1 hr 37 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12

Take the exit

512 ft · 12 sec
Exit 134C-B-A Toward I 93: South Station, Concord New Hampshire, Quincy Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

453 ft · 10 sec
Exit 134C-B Toward I 93 South, I 93 North: Quincy, Concord New Hampshire
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 134B Toward I 93 North: Concord New Hampshire Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 93; US 1; MA 3

1.8 mi · 3 min · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 1
Exit 19 Toward US 1 North: Tobin Bridge, Revere Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17

Take the exit

275 ft · 8 sec
Toward Fourth Street Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Fourth Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Fourth Street
19

Continue on Fourth Street

104 ft · 5 sec · Fourth Street
20

Turn straight onto Hawthorn Street

213 ft · 5 sec · Hawthorn Street
21

Turn right onto Chester Avenue

526 ft · 29 sec · Chester Avenue
22

Turn left onto Shawmut Street

212 ft · 9 sec · Shawmut Street
23

Arrive at destination

Shawmut Street

Trip Plan

Given the manageable 1 hour and 58-minute duration, this trip is easily completed in one day. Consider departing in the late morning to avoid the worst of rush hour traffic in both Springfield and the Boston area. Since there are no planned stops in the data, you'll want to take advantage of the longest stretch on the Massachusetts Turnpike to cover a significant distance before needing to consider a fuel or rest break. Plan your final leg into Chelsea, keeping in mind that urban traffic can be unpredictable.

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 47.3 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.7 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.3 miles or 59m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chelsea, MA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Springfield, 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 Springfield, MA

This is one driving day of about 94.6 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Springfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on Massachusetts Turnpike for about 82.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.3 mi from Springfield, MA · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

47 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

Brookhaven, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brookhaven, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Massachusetts Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.7 miles.

Arriving in Chelsea, MA

The final approach into Chelsea, 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 Chelsea, MA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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.

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 91.3
Park Closure: Dorchester Heights Temporary Public Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
Adams National Historical Park

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour $15 near mile 88.1
View on nps.gov
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

. . . 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...

7 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 94.6
View on nps.gov
Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 78.3
View on nps.gov
New England National Scenic Trail

New England National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

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 9.8
View on nps.gov
Salem Maritime National Historical Park

Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 94.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.14 one way

$30.28 round trip

$4.07/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.43 $16.51 $33.02
premium $4.82 $17.96 $35.93
diesel $5.61 $20.89 $41.77

Estimated Tolls: $4.96

Massachusetts Turnpike (82.7 mi) $4.96

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

$15

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.4 0 $9.93 $4.54
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.28 $3.78
EV Truck/SUV 37.8 0 $13.24 $6.05

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Springfield, MA

Night in Springfield on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chelsea, MA

Night in Chelsea on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

47 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.

Temperature spread

26 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 58m 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 Springfield, MA to Chelsea, MA covers 94.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, Springfield Expressway, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.3 miles from Springfield, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.14 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 17 significant decision points across 94.6 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 0.2 miles (Boland Way): Lane positioning matters here; at 89.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 89.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Springfield, MA and Chelsea, MA, road signs point toward Albany, Boston, Concord New Hampshire and Quincy.

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