How far is Norfolk, MA from Springfield, MA?
The driving distance from Norfolk, MA to Springfield, MA is about 83 miles (133.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Norfolk and Springfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Norfolk and Springfield.
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Start on Union Street
8 m · 1 sec · Union Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Rockwood Road
18 m · 1 sec · Rockwood Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Rockwood Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road
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Continue on Holbrook Street
841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street
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Continue on Baltimore Street
1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Norfolk Road
1571 ft · 29 sec · Norfolk Road
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Turn left onto Baltimore Street
2102 ft · 58 sec · Baltimore Street
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Turn right onto Pleasant Street
1123 ft · 38 sec · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Village Street
4 mi · 7 min · Village Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
1439 ft · 31 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Milford Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Street
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Continue on Medway Road
1169 ft · 33 sec · Medway Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 North: Lowell
1652 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 West: Worcester
2120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Turnpike Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Turnpike Road
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Continue on Belmont Street
1 km · 51 sec · Belmont Street
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Take the exit slight right
944 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest Cutoff
1186 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Cutoff
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Continue on Hartford Turnpike
4.6 mi · 8 min · Hartford Turnpike
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Continue on Sunderland Road
834 ft · 20 sec · Sunderland Road
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Continue on Sunderland Road
2716 ft · 56 sec · Sunderland Road
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Turn left onto Grafton Street
1.2 km · 54 sec · Grafton Street
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Continue on Grafton Road
2091 ft · 59 sec · Grafton Road
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Take the exit right
2318 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right
1348 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
17.3 mi · 20 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 Norfolk 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
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norfolk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Norfolk to Springfield?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Norfolk and 40.6 miles from Springfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norfolk and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Springfield.
Stop Ideas Near Auburn
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 Auburn.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Norfolk and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 64.84 mi (104.35 km).
#1 Norfolk
Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America
| Population | 11,938 |
| Coordinates | 42.1195400, -71.3250600 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $12.88 | $25.77 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $14.06 | $28.12 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
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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