How far is Jamaica Plain, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Jamaica Plain, MA to Springfield, MA is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
88.17 mi
01h 37m
Flight
76.57 mi
123.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.57 mi
Kilometers
123.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.17 mi
Kilometers
141.9 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, May 31, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Jamaica Plain
Sun, May 31, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamaica Plain
2026-05-31T03:59
Arrive Springfield
Sun, May 31, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamaica Plain
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Jamaica Plain
43.9 mi
00h 48m
To Springfield
44.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jamaica Plain and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Orchard Street

    95 m · 14 sec · Orchard Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Centre Street

    103 m · 15 sec · Centre Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lieutenant Edward J. Murray Memorial Circle

    65 m · 8 sec · Centre Street

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Centre Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Centre Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Roxbury VFW Parkway Rotary

    14 m · 1 sec · West Roxbury Parkway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway

    2802 ft · 50 sec · West Roxbury Parkway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Park Circle

    88 m · 5 sec · West Roxbury Parkway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto West Roxbury Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Roxbury Parkway

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Horace James Circle

    78 m · 4 sec · Hammond Pond Parkway

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto Hammond Pond Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hammond Pond Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn left onto MA 9 West: Wellesley

    111 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on MA 9 West: Wellesley

    133 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Boylston Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Boylston Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Worcester Street

    738 ft · 14 sec · Worcester Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: Peabody, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1738 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

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

    107 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

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

    125 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

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

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  26. 26

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  36. 36

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jamaica Plain 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
41 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
3 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 81%
Boylston Street
2.75 mi · 3%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
Yankee Division Highway
1.53 mi · 2%
West Roxbury Parkway
1.35 mi · 2%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 48m from Jamaica Plain
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamaica Plain and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jamaica Plain to Springfield?

The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Jamaica Plain and 44.3 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jamaica Plain and Mostly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamaica Plain and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 76.57 mi (123.23 km).

Jamaica Plain

#1 Jamaica Plain

Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population37,468
Coordinates42.3098200, -71.1203300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Orchard Street (-71.120143, 42.309822)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.78 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.20
6.22 gal · 23.56 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.10 $24.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.67 $27.35
Premium $4.80 $14.92 $29.85
Diesel $4.49 $13.96 $27.92

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Jamaica Plain and Springfield. The current time is 03:59:46.

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.