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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Massachusetts
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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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.
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Start on Brook Street
103 m · 20 sec · Brook Street
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Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Desmond Avenue
699 ft · 35 sec · Desmond Avenue
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Turn right onto School Street
1 mi · 2 min · School Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward MA 128 South
1468 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
37.7 mi · 52 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York
2068 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
73 m · 6 sec
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Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York
120 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike
27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut
1693 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
693 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Springfield Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls
1118 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Page Boulevard
117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue
815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue
130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue
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Continue straight
1102 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Saint James Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue
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Turn right onto State Street
1.4 km · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Court Street
71 m · 22 sec · Court Street
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Turn right onto City Hall Place
51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
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).
#1 Manchester-by-the-Sea
Town in Massachusetts
| Population | 5,438 |
| Coordinates | 42.5778700, -70.7689400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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