Origin
Springfield, MA
Morning in Springfield on Monday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springfield, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
155.8 mi
251 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
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6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, MA
Italo Melo
Vineyard Haven, MA
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Springfield, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA covers 155.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m 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 $24.80 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
77.9 miles from Springfield, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 51m drive with frequent turns across 155.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Springfield, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA is easy. At 3h 51m 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 Vineyard Haven, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pynchon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Columbus Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boland Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harrison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chestnut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Springfield Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 90 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Pynchon Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, MA and Vineyard Haven, 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
57 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
15
Continue straight
10 mi
·
11 min
16
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
1 min
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bourne Rotary
285 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bourne Rotary
18
Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
General MacArthur Boulevard
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Hero's Circle
20
Exit the rotary
9.5 mi
·
13 min
21
Continue on Locust Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Locust Street
22
Continue on Woods Hole Road
3.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Woods Hole Road
23
Turn left onto Crane Street
279 ft
·
12 sec
·
Crane Street
24
Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road
449 ft
·
30 sec
·
Cowdry Road
25
At the end of the road, turn left
128 ft
·
15 sec
26
Turn left
203 ft
·
15 sec
27
Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.9 mi
·
45 min
·
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
28
Continue straight
371 ft
·
30 sec
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Water Street
167 ft
·
10 sec
·
Water Street
30
Continue on Union Street
410 ft
·
20 sec
·
Union Street
31
Turn right onto Main Street
102 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
32
Turn left onto Church Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Church Street
33
At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Franklin Street
34
At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Spring Street
35
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 77.9 miles from Springfield, MA, or about 1h 55m 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 80 miles or 1h 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.9 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vineyard Haven, 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.
+
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 155.8 miles and 3h 51m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.9 mi from Springfield, MA · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.9 miles from Springfield, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Vineyard Haven, MA
The final approach into Vineyard Haven, 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 Vineyard Haven, MA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.80 one way
$49.60 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $26.97 | $53.94 |
| premium | $4.80 | $29.44 | $58.87 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.61 | $69.23 |
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: 54.5 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 | 46.7 | 0 | $16.36 | $7.48 |
| Efficient EV | 39 | 0 | $13.63 | $6.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.81 | $9.97 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Vineyard Haven, MA
Morning in Vineyard Haven on Monday
Local time
10:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 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 51m 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 Vineyard Haven, MA covers 155.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m 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 77.9 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 $24.80 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.
The drive from Springfield, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA is easy. At 3h 51m 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 Vineyard Haven, MA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Springfield, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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