How far is Springfield, MA from Freetown, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Freetown, MA is about 114 miles (183.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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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
114.03 mi
02h 21m
Flight
83.3 mi
134.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.3 mi
Kilometers
134.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.03 mi
Kilometers
183.52 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freetown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sat, Apr 18, 10:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Freetown
Sat, Apr 18, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Springfield
56.9 mi
01h 10m
To Freetown
57.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E
Destination
Freetown Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Saturday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.7 mi · 43 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 24 South: Fall River

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Amvets Highway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Amvets Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Assonet, Freetown

    695 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    590 ft · 12 sec · Mill Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Elm Street

    2092 ft · 57 sec · Elm Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Slab Bridge Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Slab Bridge Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    83 m · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 48%
I 495 South
38.4 mi · 34%
Amvets Highway
9.78 mi · 9%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 4%
Slab Bridge Road
2.17 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.9 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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
01h 10m from Springfield
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near Freetown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 56.9 miles from Springfield and 57.1 miles from Freetown.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Springfield and Freetown. Straight-line distance: 83.3 mi (134.06 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Freetown

Town in Massachusetts

Population9,432
Coordinates41.7667700, -71.0328200
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Freetown (-71.03282, 41.76677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.23 L · about $15.64
Round trip
$31.28
8.04 gal · 30.46 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.64 $31.28
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.68 $35.35
Premium $4.80 $19.29 $38.58
Diesel $4.49 $18.04 $36.08

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 Springfield and Freetown. The current time is 06:14:09.

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.