How far is Canton, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Canton, MA to Springfield, MA is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
96.59 mi
01h 35m
Flight
74.15 mi
119.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.15 mi
Kilometers
119.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.59 mi
Kilometers
155.45 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM EDT
Return by in Canton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-04-22T19:30
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Canton
47 mi
00h 47m
To Springfield
49.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 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 Canton and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    26 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    54 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Dedham Street

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Dedham Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Canton Street

    714 ft · 14 sec · Canton Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto University Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · University Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    931 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

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

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 74%
Yankee Division Highway
10.8 mi · 11%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
Dedham Street
1.9 mi · 2%
University Avenue
1.53 mi · 2%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
74.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 47m from Canton
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Canton 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 Canton to Springfield?

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Canton and 49.5 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 74.1 miles (119.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Canton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 74.15 mi (119.33 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population24,029
Coordinates42.1584300, -71.1447700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.144742, 42.158488)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.9 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.53
6.82 gal · 25.8 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.26 $26.53
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.99 $29.99
Premium $4.80 $16.36 $32.73
Diesel $4.49 $15.30 $30.61

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and Springfield. The current time is 19:30:16.

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.