How far is Rowley, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Rowley, MA to Springfield, MA is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
119.12 mi
02h 03m
Flight
97.1 mi
156.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.1 mi
Kilometers
156.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.12 mi
Kilometers
191.7 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 AM EDT
Return by in Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 3:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rowley
2026-04-15T23:09
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rowley
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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Rowley
59 mi
01h 01m
To Springfield
60.1 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Tonight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
84°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Church Street

    86 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Central Street

    78 m · 6 sec · Central Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Central Street Extension

    55 m · 4 sec · Central Street Extension

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Wethersfield Street

    1813 ft · 45 sec · Wethersfield Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bradford Street

    2075 ft · 1 min · Bradford Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Haverhill Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newburyport Turnpike

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  9. 9

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Newbury Street

    1 km · 1 min · Newbury Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Boston

    2183 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

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

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  21. 21

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  31. 31

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rowley 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
36 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 60%
I 95 South
29.8 mi · 25%
Boston Street
4.11 mi · 3%
Newburyport Turnpike
2.78 mi · 2%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 2%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
01h 01m from Rowley
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Rowley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Rowley and 60.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Rowley and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rowley and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 97.1 mi (156.26 km).

Rowley

#1 Rowley

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,393
Coordinates42.7167600, -70.8786600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: (-70.878699, 42.716788)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.91 L · about $16.34
Round trip
$32.68
8.4 gal · 31.82 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.34 $32.68
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.47 $36.93
Premium $4.80 $20.16 $40.31
Diesel $4.49 $18.85 $37.70

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rowley and Springfield. The current time is 23:09:59.

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.