Trip from Springfield, MA to Dennis Port, MA

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

159.2 mi

256 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 7m ★

6 AM

3h 19m

8 AM

3h 43m

10 AM

3h 28m

12 PM

3h 25m

3 PM

3h 29m

5 PM

3h 42m

8 PM

3h 12m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, MA to Dennis Port, MA covers 159.2 miles and takes about 3h 19m 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 $25.34 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

79.6 miles from Springfield, MA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 159.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 495 and Massachusetts Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 57 miles on I 495.

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

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 495 is the longest continuous segment at about 57 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 159.2 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

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

Turn right onto Boland Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

5.7 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

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

Exit 7 Toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

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

Toward I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

61 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 106 Toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

61.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

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

Toward I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

Towns Along This Route

Between Springfield, MA and Dennis Port, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.

Taunton

61 mi in | ~1h 13m

Cape Cod

61.2 mi in | ~1h 14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 495	57 mi	1h 5m
Massachusetts Turnpike	54.5 mi	1h 2m
Mid Cape Highway	22 mi	29m
MA 25	10.1 mi	11m
Springfield Expressway	4.4 mi	5m
Sandwich Road Connector	3.2 mi	5m
Upper County Road	1.8 mi	3m
MA 28	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 495 — 57 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on City Hall Place

164 ft · 7 sec · City Hall Place

Continue on Pynchon Street

404 ft · 20 sec · Pynchon Street

Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

282 ft · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue

Turn right onto Boland Way

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Boland Way

Continue on Harrison Avenue

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

0.5 mi · 48 sec · Chestnut Street

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway

4.4 mi · 5 min · Springfield Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

0.2 mi · 35 sec · I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

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

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

55 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

0.2 mi · 38 sec · I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

Merge slight left

57 mi · 1 hr 5 min

Continue straight

10 mi · 11 min

Continue straight

0.8 mi · 1 min

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Bourne Rotary

Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

3.0 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

Take the exit straight

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

22 mi · 29 min · Mid Cape Highway

Take the exit slight right toward MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport

0.3 mi · 47 sec · MA 134 South: West Harwich, Dennisport

Turn straight onto East West Dennis Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · East West Dennis Road

Turn left onto Upper County Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Upper County Road

Turn right onto Depot Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Depot Street

Turn right onto Lower County Road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Lower County Road

Turn left onto Sea Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Sea Street

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 79.6 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.6 miles or 1h 36m 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 36m

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

Before You Leave

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 159.2 miles and 3h 19m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 495 for about 57 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.6 mi from Springfield, MA · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brookhaven, NY

80 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 79.6 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dennis Port, MA

The final approach into Dennis Port, 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 Dennis Port, 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.

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 ~23 min detour Free near mile 5.5

View on nps.gov

Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Blackstone River powered America's entry into the Age of Industry. The success of Samuel Slater's cotton spinning mill in Pawtucket, RI touched off a chain reaction that changed how people worked...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 82.3

View on nps.gov

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

National Historical Park

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all t...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 115.3

View on nps.gov

Cape Cod National Seashore

National Seashore

The great Outer Beach described by Thoreau in the 1800s is protected within the national seashore. Forty miles of pristine sandy beach, marshes, ponds, and uplands support diverse species. Lighthouses...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour $25 near mile 153.7

View on nps.gov

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...

20 mi from route ~51 min detour $15 near mile 87.8

View on nps.gov

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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 60.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.34 one way

$50.68 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$27.56	$55.12
premium	$4.80	$30.08	$60.16
diesel	$5.64	$35.37	$70.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.8	$16.72	$7.64
Efficient EV	39.8	$13.93	$6.37
EV Truck/SUV	63.7	$22.29	$10.19

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Springfield, MA

Late night in Springfield on Monday

Local time

5:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dennis Port, MA

Late night in Dennis Port on Monday

Local time

5:07 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

49°F

Brookhaven, NY

80 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

3 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

3h 19m 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 Dennis Port, MA covers 159.2 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 495, Massachusetts Turnpike, Mid Cape Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 79.6 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 $25.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Springfield, MA and Dennis Port, MA, road signs point toward Taunton and Cape Cod.

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