How far is Halifax, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Halifax, MA to Springfield, MA is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m 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
111.52 mi
01h 55m
Flight
88.98 mi
143.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.98 mi
Kilometers
143.2 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.52 mi
Kilometers
179.48 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Halifax
Thu, Apr 23, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Halifax
2026-04-23T04:20
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Halifax
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
Whitinsville
MA

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Halifax
57.4 mi
00h 57m
To Springfield
54.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Halifax and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Plymouth Street

    1264 ft · 25 sec · Old Plymouth Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Pond Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Plymouth Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Summer Street

    884 ft · 31 sec · Summer Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Central Square

    546 ft · 9 sec · Central Square

  7. 7

    Continue on South Street

    1108 ft · 23 sec · South Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 South: Taunton

    2076 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    1381 ft · 18 sec · Amvets Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  13. 13

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

    2034 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

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

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

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

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  27. 27

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

    2521 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  32. 32

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  35. 35

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  38. 38

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  42. 42

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Halifax 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
47 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 38%
I 495 North
13.8 mi · 12%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 8%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 7%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 6%
I 95 South
5.86 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
89 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitinsville
00h 57m from Halifax
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?

Whitinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Halifax and 54.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.33 one way or $30.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Springfield is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Whitinsville

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

38 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Halifax and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 88.98 mi (143.2 km).

Halifax

#1 Halifax

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population7,865
Coordinates41.9912100, -70.8619900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth Street (-70.862079, 41.99092)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.94 gal
14.9 L · about $15.33
Round trip
$30.65
7.88 gal · 29.8 L
Estimated CO2
35 kg one way
Round trip: 70 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.33 $30.65
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.32 $34.65
Premium $4.80 $18.91 $37.82
Diesel $4.49 $17.68 $35.37

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 Halifax and Springfield. The current time is 04:20:18.

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.