How far is Ipswich, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Ipswich, MA to Springfield, MA is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
118.71 mi
02h 00m
Flight
97.75 mi
157.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.75 mi
Kilometers
157.32 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.71 mi
Kilometers
191.04 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Ipswich
Thu, Apr 23, 8:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ipswich
2026-04-23T04:05
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ipswich
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Ipswich
58.8 mi
01h 00m
To Springfield
59.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
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 Ipswich and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Street

    30 m · 6 sec · Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Depot Square

    109 m · 16 sec · Depot Square

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Topsfield Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Topsfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Ipswich Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Ipswich Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Boston Street

    153 m · 11 sec · Boston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1 km · 1 min · Newbury Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ipswich 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
32 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 60%
I 95 South
29.8 mi · 25%
Topsfield Road
3.72 mi · 3%
Boston Street
2.88 mi · 2%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 2%
Ipswich Road
1.83 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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
97.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
01h 00m from Ipswich
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ipswich and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Ipswich and 59.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.30 one way or $32.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ipswich and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ipswich and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 97.75 mi (157.32 km).

Ipswich

#1 Ipswich

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population14,091
Coordinates42.6792600, -70.8411600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Street (-70.841187, 42.679238)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $16.30
Round trip
$32.60
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.30 $32.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.42 $36.85
Premium $4.80 $20.11 $40.22
Diesel $4.49 $18.80 $37.61

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ipswich and Springfield. The current time is 04:05:24.

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.