Origin
Springfield, MA
Late night in Springfield on Friday
Local time
4:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Norfolk, MA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
80.8 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MA
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Norfolk, MA
Renata Meneses
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MA to Norfolk, MA covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pynchon Street, East Columbus Avenue, Boland Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.93 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.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 80.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 44m drive with frequent turns across 80.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pynchon Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Springfield, MA to Norfolk, MA is easy. At 1h 44m 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 Springfield, MA to Norfolk, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pynchon Street | — | — |
| East Columbus Avenue | — | — |
| Boland Way | — | — |
| Harrison Avenue | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| Springfield Expressway | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pynchon Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Norfolk, MA.
1
Start on City Hall Place
164 ft
·
7 sec
·
City Hall Place
2
Continue on Pynchon Street
404 ft
·
20 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
5
Continue on Harrison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Harrison Avenue
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Chestnut Street
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Springfield Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
11
Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Massachusetts Turnpike
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod
14
Merge slight left
8.6 mi
·
9 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward MA 109: Milford, Medway
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
MA 109: Milford, Medway
16
Turn left onto Medway Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Medway Road
17
Continue on Milford Street
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Milford Street
18
Continue on Franklin Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Franklin Street
19
Turn left onto Village Street
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Village Street
20
Turn right onto Pleasant Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pleasant Street
21
Turn left onto Baltimore Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Baltimore Street
22
Turn right onto Norfolk Road
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Norfolk Road
23
Continue on Baltimore Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Baltimore Street
24
Continue on Holbrook Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Holbrook Street
25
Continue on Rockwood Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockwood Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Street
72 ft
·
1 sec
·
Union Street
27
Exit the roundabout onto Union Street
105 ft
·
9 sec
·
Union Street
28
Continue on Union Street
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
Union Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 40.4 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 52m into the drive.
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 18 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 52m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norfolk, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, MA
This is one driving day of about 80.8 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Springfield, MA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.4 mi from Springfield, MA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.4 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Norfolk, MA
The final approach into Norfolk, MA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.93 one way
$25.86 round trip
$4.07/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.43 | $14.10 | $28.20 |
| premium | $4.82 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.84 | $35.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Norfolk, MA
Late night in Norfolk on Friday
Local time
4:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Worcester, MA
40 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
25 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 44m 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 Norfolk, MA covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pynchon Street, East Columbus Avenue, Boland Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 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 $12.93 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.
The drive from Springfield, MA to Norfolk, MA is easy. At 1h 44m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Springfield, MA to Norfolk, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, MA to Norfolk, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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