How far is Norton, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Norton, MA to Springfield, MA is about 93.2 miles (150 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.22 mi
01h 32m
Flight
72.59 mi
116.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.59 mi
Kilometers
116.82 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.22 mi
Kilometers
150.03 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Norton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norton
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norton
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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Norton
46.4 mi
00h 46m
To Springfield
46.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Norton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
58°F
Thursday
Using Mansfield as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW
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 Norton and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taunton Avenue

    53 m · 11 sec · Taunton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Colony Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Colony Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Starkey Avenue

    565 ft · 11 sec · Starkey Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Holden Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Holden Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Robert F. Toner Boulevard

    105 m · 12 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Robert F. Toner Boulevard

    1241 ft · 27 sec · Robert F. Toner Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Pawtucket Rhode Island, Providence Rhode Island

    2019 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 53 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Woonsocket Rhode Island, Warwick Rhode Island

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward RI 146 North: Worcester Massachusetts

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 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 Norton 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
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 45%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 10%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 8%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 7%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 6%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 3%
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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
72.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 46m from Norton
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Norton 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 Norton to Springfield?

The road trip is about 93.2 miles (150 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 46.4 miles from Norton and 46.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 72.6 miles (116.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Norton and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 72.59 mi (116.82 km).

Norton

#1 Norton

City in Massachusetts

Population19,983
Coordinates41.9667700, -71.1869900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.187078, 41.966858)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.45 L · about $12.80
Round trip
$25.60
6.58 gal · 24.9 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.80 $25.60
Mid-grade $4.40 $14.47 $28.93
Premium $4.80 $15.79 $31.58
Diesel $4.49 $14.77 $29.53

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 Norton and Springfield. The current time is 01:07:59.

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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.