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

The driving distance from South Peabody, MA to Springfield, MA is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.2 mi
01h 52m
Flight
88.44 mi
142.33 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from South Peabody.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.44 mi
Kilometers
142.33 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.2 mi
Kilometers
170.92 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 PM EDT
Return by in South Peabody
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Peabody
2026-04-18T16:22
Arrive Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 6:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Peabody
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
Grafton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From South Peabody
52.6 mi
00h 56m
To Springfield
53.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bay State Boulevard

    18 m · 9 sec · Bay State Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lynn Street

    777 ft · 28 sec · Lynn Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Street

    2364 ft · 1 min · County Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lynnfield Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lynnfield Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Salem Street

    1033 ft · 22 sec · Salem Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Condon Circle

    21 m · 2 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto US 1, I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

    1303 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Waltham

    1316 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, MA 128 South: Waltham

    1434 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    23.7 mi · 32 min · Yankee Division Highway

  11. 11

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

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

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

    73 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

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

    120 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    43.8 mi · 51 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Peabody 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.3 mi · 67%
Yankee Division Highway
23.7 mi · 22%
Springfield Expressway
2.61 mi · 2%
Lynnfield Street
1.91 mi · 2%
Saint James Avenue
1.34 mi · 1%
State Street
0.89 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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
00h 56m from South Peabody
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from South Peabody and 53.6 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around South Peabody and Mostly Cloudy near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Grafton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

11 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

23 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

48 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Peabody and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 88.44 mi (142.33 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 South Peabody

A census-designated place in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Population50,293
Coordinates42.5098200, -70.9494900
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay State Boulevard (-70.949422, 42.509894)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.75 gal
14.19 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.18
7.5 gal · 28.38 L
Estimated CO2
33.3 kg one way
Round trip: 66.7 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.59 $29.18
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.49 $32.98
Premium $4.80 $18.00 $35.99
Diesel $4.49 $16.83 $33.66

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between South Peabody and Springfield. The current time is 16:22:07.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.