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

The driving distance from South Duxbury, MA to Springfield, MA is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
126.79 mi
02h 10m
Flight
97.97 mi
157.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.97 mi
Kilometers
157.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.79 mi
Kilometers
204.05 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 10:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Duxbury
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Duxbury
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 South Duxbury
60.5 mi
01h 05m
To Springfield
66.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Depot Street

    7 m · 1 sec · Depot Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Depot Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Depot Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Tremont Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Tremont Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Congress Street

    2147 ft · 43 sec · Congress Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Congress Street

    21 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Congress Street

    36 m · 2 sec · Congress Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward MA 3 North: Quincy, Boston

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    19.8 mi · 25 min · Pilgrims Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 South: Canton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Yankee Division Highway

    6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 1 South: Dedham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    3239 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    11.3 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    1370 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, MA 128 North, MA 30, I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany New York, Massachusetts Turnpike Toll

    129 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    107 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on I 90, MA 30: Boston, Albany, Newton, Weston

    125 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

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

    2003 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  24. 24

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  34. 34

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Duxbury 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
39 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 56%
Pilgrims Highway
19.8 mi · 16%
I 95 North
12 mi · 9%
Yankee Division Highway
5.99 mi · 5%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 2%
West Street
1.41 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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
01h 05m from South Duxbury
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving South Duxbury 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 South Duxbury to Springfield?

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 60.5 miles from South Duxbury and 66.2 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.43 one way or $34.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Duxbury and Rain Showers Likely 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 South Duxbury and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 97.97 mi (157.67 km).

South Duxbury

#1 South Duxbury

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population3,360
Coordinates42.0231600, -70.6828100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Standish Street (-70.683084, 42.023112)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.94 L · about $17.43
Round trip
$34.85
8.96 gal · 33.88 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.43 $34.85
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.70 $39.40
Premium $4.80 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $4.49 $20.11 $40.21

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Duxbury and Springfield. The current time is 05:44:24.

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.