How far is Barnstable, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Barnstable, MA to Springfield, MA is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121 miles (194.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
151.44 mi
02h 31m
Flight
121 mi
194.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121 mi
Kilometers
194.73 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.44 mi
Kilometers
243.72 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in Barnstable
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barnstable
2026-04-23T08:30
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barnstable
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Seekonk
MA

Census-designated place in Bristol County, Massachusetts

From Barnstable
77.2 mi
01h 15m
To Springfield
74.3 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Barnstable Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Thursday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance T-storms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Barnstable and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barnstable and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Bow Lane

    56 m · 12 sec · Bow Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hyannis Road

    2765 ft · 55 sec · Hyannis Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Phinneys Lane

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Phinneys Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Iyannough Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Iyannough Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Boston, Providence, RI

    1780 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    13 mi · 18 min · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    33 mi · 38 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2034 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  44. 44

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  47. 47

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barnstable and Springfield.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
49 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
43.6 mi · 29%
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 28%
Mid Cape Highway
13.3 mi · 9%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 6%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

33 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
121 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Seekonk
01h 15m from Barnstable
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance T-storms leaving Barnstable and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barnstable to Springfield?

The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Seekonk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Barnstable and 74.3 miles from Springfield.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 121 miles (194.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.77 one way or $41.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance T-storms around Barnstable and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near North Seekonk

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Seekonk, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Seekonk.

RAIL

Providence station

10 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

38 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

44 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Kingston station

49 mi away
1 Railroad Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barnstable and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 121 mi (194.73 km).

Barnstable

#1 Barnstable

A town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.

Population44,535
Coordinates41.7001100, -70.2994700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Bow Lane (-70.299632, 41.699995)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.23 L · about $20.77
Round trip
$41.55
10.68 gal · 40.46 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.77 $41.55
Mid-grade $4.40 $23.48 $46.96
Premium $4.80 $25.63 $51.25
Diesel $4.49 $23.97 $47.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Barnstable and Springfield. The current time is 08:30:32.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.