How far is Hanson, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Hanson, MA to Springfield, MA is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
113.98 mi
02h 02m
Flight
87.69 mi
141.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.69 mi
Kilometers
141.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.98 mi
Kilometers
183.44 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Hanson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hanson
2026-04-22T23:29
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hanson
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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Hanson
54.8 mi
01h 01m
To Springfield
59.2 mi
01h 01m

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
12 to 15 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 Hanson and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Washington Street

    821 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Whitman Rotary

    21 m · 1 sec · Plymouth Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1676 ft · 43 sec · North Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Randolph Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Anne Street

    1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Abington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1248 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2794 ft · 1 min · Mazzeo Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Lindelof Avenue

    584 ft · 14 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 24 North: Boston

    1986 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 93 South, US 1 South

    1.6 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  27. 27

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  28. 28

    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

  29. 29

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

    107 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

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

    125 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

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

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  32. 32

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  35. 35

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  38. 38

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  43. 43

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  45. 45

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hanson 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
50 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 63%
I 95 North
12 mi · 11%
Plymouth Street
4.9 mi · 4%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 2%
Amvets Highway
2.55 mi · 2%
Yankee Division Highway
2.13 mi · 2%
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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
01h 01m from Hanson
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Hanson 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 Hanson to Springfield?

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.8 miles from Hanson and 59.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hanson and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 87.69 mi (141.12 km).

Hanson

#1 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Liberty Street (-70.879827, 42.075272)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
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
4.02 gal
15.23 L · about $15.64
Round trip
$31.28
8.04 gal · 30.46 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.64 $31.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.68 $35.35
Premium $4.80 $19.29 $38.58
Diesel $4.49 $18.04 $36.08

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 Hanson and Springfield. The current time is 23:29:51.

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.