How far is Dover, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Dover, MA to Springfield, MA is about 81 miles (130.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
81 mi
01h 29m
Flight
67.67 mi
108.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.67 mi
Kilometers
108.9 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81 mi
Kilometers
130.35 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 10:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Dover
40 mi
00h 44m
To Springfield
41 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    108 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Springdale Avenue

    38 m · 4 sec · Springdale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1758 ft · 52 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Haven Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Haven Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1170 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Union Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Union Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Central Street

    1897 ft · 44 sec · East Central Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    626 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Worcester Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    1349 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Speen Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Speen Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cochituate Road

    636 ft · 13 sec · Cochituate Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 East, I 90 West: Masspike, Springfield, Boston

    1621 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West, Massachusetts Turnpike West: Worcester, Springfield

    3244 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    37.7 mi · 44 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover 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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
65.2 mi · 81%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.87 mi · 2%
Union Street
1.55 mi · 2%
Pleasant Street
1.55 mi · 2%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

37.7 mi · 00h 44m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 44m from Dover
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dover 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 Dover to Springfield?

The road trip is about 81 miles (130.4 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40 miles from Dover and 41 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.13 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 67.67 mi (108.9 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Town of the United States

Population6,119
Coordinates42.2459300, -71.2828300
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.282682, 42.245955)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.82 L · about $11.13
Round trip
$22.25
5.72 gal · 21.64 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.13 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.58 $25.15
Premium $4.80 $13.73 $27.45
Diesel $4.49 $12.84 $25.67

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 Dover and Springfield. The current time is 19:28:34.

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.