How far is Eastham, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Eastham, MA to Springfield, MA is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
173.05 mi
02h 52m
Flight
135.68 mi
218.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.68 mi
Kilometers
218.36 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.05 mi
Kilometers
278.5 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Eastham
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastham
2026-04-15T19:28
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eastham
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
Plainville
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Eastham
88 mi
01h 26m
To Springfield
85.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Eastham Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Today
Using Wellfleet as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Samoset Road

    22 m · 6 sec · Samoset Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    123 m · 14 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

    35.7 mi · 51 min · Mid Cape Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

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

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    33 mi · 38 min

  14. 14

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

    2034 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

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

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

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

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  28. 28

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

    2521 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  33. 33

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  39. 39

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  43. 43

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastham 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
48 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
43.6 mi · 25%
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 24%
Mid Cape Highway
36 mi · 21%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 5%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 4%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Mid Cape Highway

Exit the rotary onto Mid Cape Highway

35.7 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
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
135.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
01h 26m from Eastham
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog leaving Eastham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.1 miles (278.5 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Eastham and 85.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 135.7 miles (218.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.77 one way or $47.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Fog around Eastham and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

21 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastham and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 135.68 mi (218.36 km).

Eastham

#1 Eastham

Town in Massachusetts

Population4,902
Coordinates41.8301100, -69.9739100
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-69.973905, 41.830111)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 279 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.11 gal
23.12 L · about $23.77
Round trip
$47.54
12.22 gal · 46.24 L
Estimated CO2
54.3 kg one way
Round trip: 108.6 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.77 $47.54
Mid-grade $4.40 $26.87 $53.73
Premium $4.80 $29.32 $58.64
Diesel $4.49 $27.42 $54.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastham and Springfield. The current time is 19:28:16.

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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.