How far is Peabody, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Peabody, MA to Springfield, MA is about 107 miles (172.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
107.01 mi
01h 48m
Flight
89.84 mi
144.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.84 mi
Kilometers
144.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.01 mi
Kilometers
172.22 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Peabody
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peabody
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

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

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
7 to 10 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 Peabody and Springfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    58 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Central Street

    671 ft · 32 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lowell Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lowell Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward MA 128 South: Boston

    578 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    26.2 mi · 36 min · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, Mass Pike: Boston, Albany New York

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on I 90 West, Mass Pike West: Warcester, Albany New York

    120 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Peabody 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 67%
Yankee Division Highway
26.2 mi · 25%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 2%
Lowell Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 1%
State Street
0.89 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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 54m from Peabody
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Peabody 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 Peabody to Springfield?

The road trip is about 107 miles (172.2 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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 53 miles from Peabody and 54 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.70 one way or $29.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Peabody and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers 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 Peabody and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 89.84 mi (144.58 km).

Peabody

#1 Peabody

A city in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population53,063
Coordinates42.5278700, -70.9286600
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.928524, 42.527655)
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 47m
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
3.78 gal
14.29 L · about $14.70
Round trip
$29.41
7.56 gal · 28.58 L
Estimated CO2
33.6 kg one way
Round trip: 67.2 kg / 148 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.70 $29.41
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.62 $33.24
Premium $4.80 $18.14 $36.28
Diesel $4.49 $16.96 $33.93

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 Peabody and Springfield. The current time is 23:32:09.

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.