How far is Marblehead, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Marblehead, MA to Springfield, MA is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
106.88 mi
02h 02m
Flight
92.7 mi
149.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.7 mi
Kilometers
149.18 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.88 mi
Kilometers
172 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Marblehead
Thu, Apr 23, 5:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marblehead
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 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
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marblehead
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 Marblehead
52.9 mi
01h 01m
To Springfield
54 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph N
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 Marblehead and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rowland Court

    15 m · 7 sec · Rowland Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rowland Street

    86 m · 17 sec · Rowland Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    1493 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    3020 ft · 56 sec · Pleasant Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Humphrey Street

    3265 ft · 59 sec · Humphrey Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Tedesco Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tedesco Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Vinnin Street

    1005 ft · 28 sec · Vinnin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Paradise Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Paradise Road

  9. 9

    Continue on New Ocean Street

    1025 ft · 19 sec · New Ocean Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Eastern Avenue

    656 ft · 9 sec · Eastern Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lynn Shore Drive

    1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nahant Circle

    26 m · 1 sec · Lynnway

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Lynnway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Butler Circle

    33 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2356 ft · 36 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 6 toward Mahoney Circle

    115 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    66 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Lee Burbank Highway

    16 m · 2 sec · Lee Burbank Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on East Boston Expressway

    2967 ft · 56 sec · East Boston Expressway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  25. 25

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  27. 27

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  30. 30

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marblehead 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
42 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
85 mi · 80%
North Shore Road
2.63 mi · 2%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 2%
Lynnway
2.21 mi · 2%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.53 mi · 1%
Paradise Road
1.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

56.6 mi · 01h 08m

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 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
92.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
01h 01m from Marblehead
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Marblehead 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 Marblehead to Springfield?

The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 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 52.9 miles from Marblehead and 54 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Marblehead and Partly Sunny 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 Marblehead and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 92.7 mi (149.18 km).

Marblehead

#1 Marblehead

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population20,551
Coordinates42.5001000, -70.8578300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Rowland Court (-70.857858, 42.500079)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 172 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.77 gal
14.28 L · about $14.67
Round trip
$29.33
7.54 gal · 28.56 L
Estimated CO2
33.5 kg one way
Round trip: 67 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.67 $29.33
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.58 $33.15
Premium $4.80 $18.09 $36.18
Diesel $4.49 $16.92 $33.84

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 Marblehead and Springfield. The current time is 01:07:28.

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.