How far is Springfield, MA from Andover, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Andover, MA is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
105.28 mi
02h 07m
Flight
83.54 mi
134.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.54 mi
Kilometers
134.44 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.28 mi
Kilometers
169.43 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 Andover
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 6:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-16T14:22
Arrive Andover
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 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
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
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 Springfield
52.6 mi
01h 03m
To Andover
52.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
54°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on City Hall Place

    50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  2. 2

    Continue on Pynchon Street

    123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue

    86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Boland Way

    552 ft · 9 sec · Boland Way

  5. 5

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street

    2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

    3197 ft · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    41.1 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Andover

    1691 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left onto Elm Street

    1002 ft · 20 sec · Elm Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Summer Street

    133 m · 15 sec · Summer Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Summer Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Andover.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 52%
I 495 North
41.9 mi · 40%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 4%
North Main Street
1.55 mi · 1%
Chestnut Street
0.84 mi · 1%
I 90 East Toll
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

54.5 mi · 01h 03m

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
83.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
01h 03m from Springfield
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Patchy Fog near Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 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?

Grafton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Springfield and 52.7 miles from Andover.

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

The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.43 one way or $28.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Patchy Fog near Andover.

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 Springfield and Andover. Straight-line distance: 83.54 mi (134.44 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Andover

#2 Andover

Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Population36,554
Coordinates42.6584300, -71.1370000
Altitude55
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Andover (-71.137, 42.65843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $14.43
Round trip
$28.86
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.43 $28.86
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.31 $32.63
Premium $4.80 $17.80 $35.61
Diesel $4.49 $16.65 $33.30

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Andover. The current time is 14:22:03.

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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.