How far is Rockport, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Rockport, MA to Springfield, MA is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
127.21 mi
02h 07m
Flight
107.57 mi
173.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.57 mi
Kilometers
173.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.21 mi
Kilometers
204.73 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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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 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, May 23, 3:40 PM EDT
Return by in Rockport
Sat, May 23, 5:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockport
2026-05-23T13:33
Arrive Springfield
Sat, May 23, 3:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockport
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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Rockport
63.1 mi
01h 03m
To Springfield
64.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph E
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Avenue

    52 m · 13 sec · Broadway Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Broadway

    737 ft · 15 sec · Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Eastern Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Eastern Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Blackburn Circle

    571 ft · 7 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Grant Circle

    94 m · 5 sec · Yankee Division Highway

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Yankee Division Highway

    43.2 mi · 59 min · Yankee Division Highway

  10. 10

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

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockport 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 56%
Yankee Division Highway
44 mi · 35%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.89 mi · 1%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 1%
Eastern Avenue
1.24 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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
01h 03m from Rockport
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Rockport and Rain Showers Likely near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 127.2 miles (204.7 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Rockport and 64.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 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 2:16 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 Mostly Cloudy around Rockport and Rain Showers Likely near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockport and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 107.57 mi (173.11 km).

Rockport

#1 Rockport

Seaside town Rockport in Essex County, Massachusetts, U.

Population7,312
Coordinates42.6556500, -70.6203200
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Avenue (-70.620316, 42.65563)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

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 49m
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
16.99 L · about $17.47
Round trip
$34.93
8.98 gal · 33.98 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockport and Springfield. The current time is 13:33:38.

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.