Weweantic to Springfield is 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m via Massachusetts Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Massachusetts, moving from the Northeast region of the state to its western part. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points. Consider this route for a quick, no-fuss journey where you'll spend most of your time on the interstate.
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
64.1 miles from Weweantic, MA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 128.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey on major interstates. You'll experience long stretches of consistent speed, including a segment of 42.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike without a major change in scenery. Expect a smooth, predictable drive for the most part, as the route predominantly utilizes well-maintained expressways. The character remains largely consistent, offering a direct path with minimal deviations into local traffic.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 47 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 42.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Massachusetts Turnpike and I 495. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 128.1 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 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 30 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.7 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 North: Marlboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 40B
Toward I 495 North: Marlboro
7
37.7 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 33B
Toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island
8
43.5 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 6
Toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Wa...
7
52.7 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 18B
Toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket
6
94.8 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90 / Massachusetts Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Weweantic, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick Rhode Island along the way.
Warwick Rhode Island
43.5 mi in|~55m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi
48m
I 495
33 mi
38m
I 295
8.6 mi
9m
Providence Pike
7.7 mi
8m
Worcester Providence Road
7 mi
9m
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi
6m
I 95
5.5 mi
6m
Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Massachusetts Turnpike
— 42.3 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weweantic, MA and Springfield, MA.
1
Start on Twins Beach Lane
211 ft·10 sec·Twins Beach Lane
2
Turn right onto Cromesett Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Cromesett Road
3
Turn right onto US 6
0.7 mi·1 min·Marion Road
4
Turn left onto Gibbs Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Gibbs Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi·31 sec·Main Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Tremont Road
391 ft·7 sec·Tremont Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Tremont Road
426 ft·8 sec·Tremont Road
8
Turn straight onto MA 28
0.4 mi·40 sec·Cranberry Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 195 East
10
Merge onto I 195
0.1 mi·11 sec·I 195
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 40BToward I 495 North: Marlboro
12
Continue on I 495
33 mi·38 min·I 495
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 33BToward I 95 South: Providence Rhode IslandUse the straight / right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95
5.5 mi·6 min·I 95
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·45 sec
Exit 6Toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 295
8.6 mi·9 min·I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 18BToward RI 146 North: WoonsocketUse the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts
19
Merge onto RI 146
1.5 mi·1 min·Eddie Dowling Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on RI 146
5.7 mi·6 min·North Smithfield Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on MA 146
0.2 mi·17 sec·Purple Heart Highway
22
Continue on MA 146
7.7 mi·8 min·Providence Pike
23
Continue on MA 146
0.3 mi·18 sec·Purple Heart Highway
24
Continue on MA 146
7.0 mi·9 min·Worcester Providence Road
25
Continue on MA 146
0.9 mi·1 min·Purple Heart Highway
26
Continue on MA 146
1.8 mi·2 min·Worcester-Providence Turnpike
27
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield
28
Turn left
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward I 90
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West
30
Merge onto I 90
15 mi·17 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90
28 mi·31 min·Massachusetts Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi·55 sec
Exit 51Toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
33
Keep slight right at fork
348 ft·9 sec
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·20 sec
35
Continue on I 291
2.6 mi·3 min·Springfield Expressway
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 4Toward Chicopee Falls
37
Turn left onto Page Boulevard
384 ft·13 sec·Page Boulevard
38
Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
0.2 mi·15 sec·Saint James Avenue
39
Enter roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
101 ft·2 sec·Saint James Avenue
40
Continue on Saint James Avenue
428 ft·8 sec·Saint James Avenue
41
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·22 sec·this road
42
Continue on Saint James Avenue
0.9 mi·1 min·Saint James Avenue
43
Turn right onto State Street
0.9 mi·1 min·State Street
44
Turn right onto Main Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·Main Street
45
Turn left onto Court Street
234 ft·22 sec·Court Street
46
Turn right onto City Hall Place
166 ft·7 sec·City Hall Place
47
Arrive at destination
City Hall Place
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 42 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to allow for any unexpected delays and to arrive with ample daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, keep an eye on your gauge, though you won't need to stop excessively for gas. The longest stretch without a significant road change is 42.3 miles on the Massachusetts Turnpike, so plan your stops accordingly before or after this segment if you prefer more frequent breaks.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Weweantic, MA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.3 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 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 20m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, MA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weweantic, 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 Weweantic, MA
This is one driving day of about 128.1 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Weweantic, 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 Massachusetts Turnpike for about 42.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.1 mi from Weweantic, MA
· 1h 20m into the drive
The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Weweantic, MA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Springfield, MA
The final approach into Springfield, 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 Springfield, 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.
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...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 47.2
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...
"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...
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 34.4
. . . 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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 25.8
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.
27 mi from route
~66 min detour
Free
near mile 34.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.50 one way
$41.00 round trip
$4.07/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.43
$22.36
$44.71
premium
$4.82
$24.32
$48.65
diesel
$5.61
$28.28
$56.57
Estimated Tolls: $2.66
Massachusetts Turnpike
(42.3 mi)$2.53
Worcester-Providence Turnpike
(1.8 mi)$0.13
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
$21
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.4
0
$13.45
$6.15
Efficient EV
32
0
$11.21
$5.12
EV Truck/SUV
51.2
0
$17.93
$8.20
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Weweantic, MA
Late night
in Weweantic on Saturday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Springfield, MA
Late night
in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 42m 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 Weweantic, MA to Springfield, MA covers 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Massachusetts Turnpike, I 495, I 295. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.1 miles from Weweantic, MA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.50 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 128.1 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 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 37.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Weweantic, MA to Springfield, MA, road signs begin pointing toward Warwick Rhode Island along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, New England National Scenic Trail and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
