How far is Boxford, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Boxford, MA to Springfield, MA is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.13 mi
01h 49m
Flight
90.04 mi
144.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.04 mi
Kilometers
144.9 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.13 mi
Kilometers
183.67 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Return by in Boxford
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boxford
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boxford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Boxford
56.5 mi
00h 54m
To Springfield
57.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Topsfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Topsfield Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Peabody, Boston

    1978 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 44 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    73 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  10. 10

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boxford 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 62%
I 95 South
33.9 mi · 30%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 2%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 1%
Topsfield Road
1.09 mi · 1%
State Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

43.8 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 54m from Boxford
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Boxford and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.1 miles (183.7 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from Boxford and 57.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.68 one way or $31.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Boxford and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westborough, 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 Westborough.

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boxford and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 90.04 mi (144.9 km).

Boxford

#1 Boxford

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population8,331
Coordinates42.6612000, -70.9967200
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Topsfield Road (-70.99674, 42.660762)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.24 L · about $15.68
Round trip
$31.35
8.06 gal · 30.48 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.68 $31.35
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.72 $35.44
Premium $4.80 $19.34 $38.68
Diesel $4.49 $18.09 $36.17

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 Boxford and Springfield. The current time is 21:14:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.