How far is Springfield, MA from Jamaica Plain, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Jamaica Plain, MA is about 88 miles (141.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
88.02 mi
01h 54m
Flight
76.57 mi
123.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.57 mi
Kilometers
123.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.02 mi
Kilometers
141.66 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jamaica Plain
Sun, May 31, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, May 31, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-31T05:12
Arrive Jamaica Plain
Sun, May 31, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Auburn
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
43.9 mi
00h 57m
To Jamaica Plain
44.1 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Jamaica Plain.

  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

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Yankee Division Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 9 East: Brookline

    1107 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Worcester Street

    1717 ft · 32 sec · Worcester Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Boylston Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Boylston Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Hammond Pond Parkway, West Roxbury

    594 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Hammond Pond Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hammond Pond Parkway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Horace James Circle

    66 m · 3 sec · Newton Street

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Newton Street

    2252 ft · 38 sec · Newton Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Newton Street

    2558 ft · 1 min · Newton Street

  25. 25

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

    2257 ft · 52 sec · Newton Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Newton Street

    1647 ft · 45 sec · Newton Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Pond Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Pond Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Arborway

    33 m · 4 sec · Arborway

  29. 29

    Continue on Arborway

    10 m · 7 sec · Arborway

  30. 30

    Continue on Arborway

    529 ft · 25 sec · Arborway

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Pond Street

    75 m · 10 sec · Pond Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    1289 ft · 44 sec · Orchard Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Orchard Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi · 81%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 5%
Boylston Street
2.76 mi · 3%
Yankee Division Highway
2.22 mi · 3%
Newton Street
1.67 mi · 2%
Hammond Pond Parkway
0.99 mi · 1%
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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
76.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Auburn
00h 57m from Springfield
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Jamaica Plain?

The road trip is about 88 miles (141.7 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Springfield and 44.1 miles from Jamaica Plain.

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

The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jamaica Plain.

Stop Ideas Near Auburn

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

36 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

54 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

57 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Jamaica Plain. Straight-line distance: 76.57 mi (123.23 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Jamaica Plain

#2 Jamaica Plain

Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Population37,468
Coordinates42.3098200, -71.1203300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Jamaica Plain (-71.12033, 42.30982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.11 gal
11.76 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.20
6.22 gal · 23.52 L
Estimated CO2
27.6 kg one way
Round trip: 55.3 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.10 $24.20
Mid-grade $4.40 $13.67 $27.35
Premium $4.80 $14.92 $29.85
Diesel $4.49 $13.96 $27.92

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Jamaica Plain. The current time is 05:12:16.

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.