How far is Plymouth, MA from West Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Plymouth, MA to West Springfield, MA is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
127.11 mi
02h 38m
Flight
100.76 mi
162.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.76 mi
Kilometers
162.15 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.11 mi
Kilometers
204.56 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Return by in Plymouth
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plymouth
2026-04-23T00:08
Arrive West Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plymouth
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 Plymouth
63.4 mi
01h 19m
To West Springfield
63.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Plymouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
51°F
Thursday
Using North Plymouth as the closest live forecast in the Plymouth County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plymouth and West Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Street

    1029 ft · 42 sec · Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Samoset Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Samoset Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward MA 3 North: Kingston, Boston

    1618 ft · 39 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    2605 ft · 40 sec · Pilgrims Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44 West: Taunton, Providence Rhode Island

    15.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleborough Rotary

    78 m · 3 sec · Harding Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Harding Street

    774 ft · 13 sec · Harding Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 North: Marlboro, Boston

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    17.9 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Providence Rhode Island

    2034 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

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

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    2521 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  33. 33

    Continue on I 91 North, US 20 West: West Springfield

    779 ft · 12 sec

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Dwight Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Dwight Street

    945 ft · 26 sec · Dwight Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Carew Street

    883 ft · 15 sec · Carew Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Plainfield Street

    2404 ft · 36 sec · Plainfield Street

  38. 38

    Continue on West Street

    941 ft · 12 sec · West Street

  39. 39

    Continue on North End Bridge

    1194 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Street

    87 m · 4 sec · Park Street

  41. 41

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Street

    103 m · 6 sec · Park Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Hanover Street

    946 ft · 46 sec · Hanover Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Southworth Street

    90 m · 21 sec · Southworth Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Lathrop Street

    575 ft · 27 sec · Lathrop Street

  45. 45

    Turn right

    74 m · 18 sec

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plymouth and West 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
46 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
5 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 33%
I 495 North
18.3 mi · 14%
US 44 West
15.2 mi · 12%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 7%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 6%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 5%
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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Uxbridge
01h 19m from Plymouth
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near West Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plymouth to West Springfield?

The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 Plymouth and 63.6 miles from West Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.47 one way or $34.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Plymouth and Mostly Sunny near West Springfield.

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 Plymouth and West Springfield. Straight-line distance: 100.76 mi (162.15 km).

Plymouth

#1 Plymouth

County seat town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population62,654
Coordinates41.9584400, -70.6672600
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
West Springfield

#2 West Springfield

City in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Population28,397
Coordinates42.1070400, -72.6203700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Plymouth (-70.66726, 41.95844)
End: West Springfield (-72.62037, 42.10704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.98 L · about $17.47
Round trip
$34.93
8.98 gal · 33.96 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.47 $34.93
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.74 $39.49
Premium $4.80 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $4.49 $20.15 $40.30

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 Plymouth and West Springfield. The current time is 00:08:46.

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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.