How far is Springfield, MA from Hanson, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Hanson, MA is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
111.11 mi
02h 25m
Flight
87.69 mi
141.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.69 mi
Kilometers
141.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.11 mi
Kilometers
178.82 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hanson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T02:34
Arrive Hanson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
55.5 mi
01h 12m
To Hanson
55.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island

    2059 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    915 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Dedham, Providence Rhode Island

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 93 North, US 1 North: Boston

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    2706 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Amvets Highway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Amvets Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 139 East: Randolph

    1826 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lindelof Avenue

    2184 ft · 46 sec · Lindelof Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Mazzeo Drive

    2781 ft · 60 sec · Mazzeo Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on Warren Street

    1 km · 1 min · Warren Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1248 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Union Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · Plymouth Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Abington Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Abington Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2620 ft · 52 sec · Plymouth Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Anne Street

    1285 ft · 26 sec · Anne Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Randolph Street

    786 ft · 16 sec · Randolph Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Richard Fitts Drive

    1667 ft · 33 sec · Richard Fitts Drive

  32. 32

    Continue on Randolph Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Randolph Street

  33. 33

    Continue on North Avenue

    1676 ft · 43 sec · North Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Adams Street

    104 m · 7 sec · Adams Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Plymouth Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plymouth Street

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Whitman Rotary

    77 m · 6 sec · Plymouth Street

  37. 37

    Exit the rotary onto Plymouth Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Plymouth Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Whitman Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitman Street

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Spring Street

    2783 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  40. 40

    Continue on East Washington Street

    905 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi · 64%
Yankee Division Highway
12.1 mi · 11%
Plymouth Street
4.85 mi · 4%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 4%
I 93 North
3.14 mi · 3%
Amvets Highway
2.88 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

71.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
87.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grafton
01h 12m from Springfield
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Hanson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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 55.5 miles from Springfield and 55.6 miles from Hanson.

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

The direct path is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.25 one way or $30.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny near Hanson.

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 Hanson. Straight-line distance: 87.69 mi (141.12 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hanson

Town in Massachusetts

Population10,951
Coordinates42.0751000, -70.8800400
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Hanson (-70.88004, 42.0751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.84 L · about $15.25
Round trip
$30.50
7.84 gal · 29.68 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.25 $30.50
Mid-grade $4.40 $17.24 $34.47
Premium $4.80 $18.81 $37.62
Diesel $4.49 $17.59 $35.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Hanson. The current time is 02:34:19.

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.