How far is Springfield, MA from Forestdale, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Forestdale, MA is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.28 mi
02h 52m
Flight
111.17 mi
178.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.17 mi
Kilometers
178.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.28 mi
Kilometers
225.76 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Forestdale
Sat, Nov 7, 11:32 AM EST
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Nov 7, 2:24 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Forestdale
Sat, Nov 7, 11:32 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EST

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Milford
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
70 mi
01h 26m
To Forestdale
70.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
Forestdale Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Saturday
Using Orleans as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Mid Cape Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 130: Sandwich, Mashpee

    746 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    47 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Forestdale Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Forestdale Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Forestdale Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 49%
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 39%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 3%
Forestdale Road
3.3 mi · 2%
Mid Cape Highway
3.18 mi · 2%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 06m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford
01h 26m from Springfield
Leave By
12:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Springfield and Rain near Forestdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Milford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Springfield and 70.3 miles from Forestdale.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Springfield and Rain near Forestdale.

Stop Ideas Near Milford

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

17 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

27 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

36 mi away
100 Gaspee Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Forestdale. Straight-line distance: 111.17 mi (178.91 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
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#2 Forestdale

Forestdale is a place in Massachusetts, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.6917700, -70.4994700
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Forestdale (-70.49947, 41.69177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.03
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $20.51 $41.03
Mid-grade $4.82 $23.83 $47.67
Premium $5.23 $25.87 $51.74
Diesel $6.30 $31.19 $62.39

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Forestdale. The current time is 08:39:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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