How far is Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA to Springfield, MA is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
118.32 mi
01h 59m
Flight
98.64 mi
158.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.64 mi
Kilometers
158.75 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.32 mi
Kilometers
190.42 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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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 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Mon, May 25, 7:11 PM EDT
Return by in Manchester-by-the-Sea
Mon, May 25, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manchester-by-the-Sea
2026-05-25T17:11
Arrive Springfield
Mon, May 25, 7:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manchester-by-the-Sea
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 Manchester-by-the-Sea
58.7 mi
00h 59m
To Springfield
59.7 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Brook Street

    103 m · 20 sec · Brook Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Norwood Avenue

    100 m · 16 sec · Norwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Desmond Avenue

    699 ft · 35 sec · Desmond Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto School Street

    1 mi · 2 min · School Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    37.7 mi · 52 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

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

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester-by-the-Sea 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 60%
Yankee Division Highway
37.7 mi · 32%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 2%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 1%
School Street
1.03 mi · 1%
State Street
0.89 mi · 1%
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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
98.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
00h 59m from Manchester-by-the-Sea
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Manchester-by-the-Sea and Light Rain Likely near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Manchester-by-the-Sea to Springfield?

The road trip is about 118.3 miles (190.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 58.7 miles from Manchester-by-the-Sea and 59.7 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Manchester-by-the-Sea and Light Rain Likely 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 Manchester-by-the-Sea and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 98.64 mi (158.75 km).

Manchester-by-the-Sea

#1 Manchester-by-the-Sea

Town in Massachusetts

Population5,438
Coordinates42.5778700, -70.7689400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Brook Street (-70.768886, 42.577755)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
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
4.17 gal
15.8 L · about $16.22
Round trip
$32.44
8.34 gal · 31.6 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.22 $32.44
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.34 $36.67
Premium $4.80 $20.01 $40.02
Diesel $4.49 $18.71 $37.43

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Manchester-by-the-Sea and Springfield. The current time is 17:11:50.

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.