How far is Springfield, MA from Ipswich, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Ipswich, MA is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Ipswich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Ipswich.
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Start on City Hall Place
50 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place
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Continue on Pynchon Street
123 m · 20 sec · Pynchon Street
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Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
86 m · 9 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto Boland Way
552 ft · 9 sec · Boland Way
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Continue on Harrison Avenue
965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1726 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany
1214 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston
3197 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Providence Rhode Island
2059 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
915 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire
2698 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
1186 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
24.4 mi · 33 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield
2002 ft · 57 sec
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Turn straight onto Newbury Street
2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street
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Continue on Boston Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street
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Continue on Boston Road
3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road
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Continue on Boston Street
153 m · 17 sec · Boston Street
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Turn right onto Ipswich Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Ipswich Road
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Continue on Topsfield Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Topsfield Road
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Turn straight onto Depot Square
119 m · 25 sec · Depot Square
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Turn left onto Washington Street
30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Ipswich.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ipswich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Ipswich?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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 59.5 miles from Springfield and 59.7 miles from Ipswich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.38 one way or $32.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ipswich.
Stop Ideas Near Westborough
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westborough.
Union Station
Framingham station
Route 128 station
Back Bay station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Ipswich. Straight-line distance: 97.75 mi (157.32 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ipswich
Town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 14,091 |
| Coordinates | 42.6792600, -70.8411600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ipswich (-70.84116, 42.67926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $20.20 | $40.41 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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