How far is Milton, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Milton, MA to Springfield, MA is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
98.33 mi
01h 37m
Flight
78.68 mi
126.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.68 mi
Kilometers
126.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.33 mi
Kilometers
158.25 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 AM EDT
Return by in Milton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milton
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:35 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 Milton
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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Milton
48.6 mi
00h 48m
To Springfield
49.7 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph S
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lodge Street

    776 ft · 32 sec · Lodge Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Randolph Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Randolph Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 93 South, US 1 South: Canton

    1589 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Yankee Division Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

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

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    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

  9. 9

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

    107 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

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

    125 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

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

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milton 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 73%
I 95 North
12 mi · 12%
Yankee Division Highway
3.33 mi · 3%
Randolph Avenue
2.91 mi · 3%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 48m from Milton
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Milton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.6 miles from Milton and 49.7 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.50 one way or $27.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Milton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 78.68 mi (126.63 km).

Milton

#1 Milton

Town in Massachusetts

Population27,537
Coordinates42.2495400, -71.0661600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Lodge Street (-71.066347, 42.249429)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 158 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.47 gal
13.13 L · about $13.50
Round trip
$27.00
6.94 gal · 26.26 L
Estimated CO2
30.8 kg one way
Round trip: 61.7 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.50 $27.00
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.26 $30.52
Premium $4.80 $16.65 $33.31
Diesel $4.49 $15.57 $31.15

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 Milton and Springfield. The current time is 22:57:57.

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.