How far is Marion, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Marion, MA to Springfield, MA is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
127.47 mi
02h 05m
Flight
97.96 mi
157.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.96 mi
Kilometers
157.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.47 mi
Kilometers
205.14 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 5:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-23T01:10
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Uxbridge
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Marion
63.4 mi
01h 02m
To Springfield
64.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

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 Marion and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pitcher Street

    86 m · 18 sec · Pitcher Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    845 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2286 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mill Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mill Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    990 ft · 23 sec · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Front Street

    2267 ft · 45 sec · Front Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Front Street

    944 ft · 19 sec · Front Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 195 West

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    21.4 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    17.3 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  30. 30

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  37. 37

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  38. 38

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  40. 40

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion 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
45 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 33%
I 195 West
39 mi · 31%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 6%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 6%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 5%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uxbridge
01h 02m from Marion
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Uxbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Marion and 64.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.51 one way or $35.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before arriving, the latest forecast around Springfield is Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Uxbridge

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

25 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

33 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

42 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 97.96 mi (157.65 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

Town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates41.7001000, -70.7628100
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Pitcher Street (-70.762904, 41.700457)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.5 gal
17.03 L · about $17.51
Round trip
$35.01
9 gal · 34.06 L
Estimated CO2
40 kg one way
Round trip: 80 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.51 $35.01
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.79 $39.57
Premium $4.80 $21.60 $43.19
Diesel $4.49 $20.20 $40.39

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 Marion and Springfield. The current time is 01:10:05.

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.