How far is South Dennis, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from South Dennis, MA to Springfield, MA is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m 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
158.72 mi
02h 41m
Flight
128.34 mi
206.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.34 mi
Kilometers
206.55 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.72 mi
Kilometers
255.43 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Mon, May 25, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in South Dennis
Tue, May 26, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Dennis
2026-05-25T18:52
Arrive Springfield
Mon, May 25, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Dennis
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
Plainville
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From South Dennis
80.5 mi
01h 20m
To Springfield
78.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
South Dennis Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Memorial Day
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Dennis and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1164 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highbank Road

    2448 ft · 49 sec · Highbank Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Great Western Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Great Western Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    606 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Whites Path

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Whites Path

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Station Avenue

    1670 ft · 41 sec · Station Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 6 West: Hyannis, Boston

    1492 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Mid Cape Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mid Cape Highway

    1346 ft · 21 sec · Mid Cape Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 6A: Sagamore

    2869 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sandwich Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sandwich Road

    1242 ft · 31 sec · Sandwich Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bourne Rotary

    7 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    33 mi · 38 min

  17. 17

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

    2034 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

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

    2612 ft · 45 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward RI 146 North: Woonsocket

    3192 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Eddie Dowling Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  31. 31

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

    2521 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  36. 36

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  42. 42

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  46. 46

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  50. 50

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Dennis 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
51 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bourne Rotary
43.6 mi · 27%
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 27%
Mid Cape Highway
19.7 mi · 12%
I 295 South
9.11 mi · 6%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 5%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Bourne Rotary

Continue straight

33 mi · 00h 38m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plainville
01h 20m from South Dennis
Leave By
1:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving South Dennis and Light Rain Likely near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Dennis to Springfield?

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Plainville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from South Dennis and 78.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 1:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.78 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around South Dennis and Light Rain Likely near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Plainville

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

21 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

31 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

44 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Dennis and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 128.34 mi (206.55 km).

South Dennis

#1 South Dennis

Census designated place

Population3,643
Coordinates41.6895600, -70.1564100
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-70.156256, 41.689594)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $21.78
Round trip
$43.57
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.78 $43.57
Mid-grade $4.40 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.80 $26.87 $53.75
Diesel $4.49 $25.13 $50.27

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between South Dennis and Springfield. The current time is 18:52:59.

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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.