How far is Springfield, MA from Kingston, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Kingston, MA is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
123.17 mi
02h 28m
Flight
95.99 mi
154.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.99 mi
Kilometers
154.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.17 mi
Kilometers
198.22 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T05:08
Arrive Kingston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Cordaville
MA

Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts

From Springfield
61.5 mi
01h 14m
To Kingston
61.7 mi
01h 14m

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
52°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 North: Boston

    2918 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Pilgrims Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, North Plymouth

    592 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2599 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Landing Road

    1241 ft · 34 sec · Landing Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Landing Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 44%
I 495 South
43.3 mi · 35%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 12%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 4%
Pilgrims Highway
1.98 mi · 2%
Chestnut Street
0.84 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cordaville
01h 14m from Springfield
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny near Kingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Cordaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Springfield and 61.7 miles from Kingston.

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

The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cordaville

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

9 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

22 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

32 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

38 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Kingston. Straight-line distance: 95.99 mi (154.48 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 Kingston

Coastal town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States

Population12,208
Coordinates41.9945500, -70.7244800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Kingston (-70.72448, 41.99455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.45 L · about $16.92
Round trip
$33.84
8.7 gal · 32.9 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.92 $33.84
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.13 $38.25
Premium $4.80 $20.88 $41.75
Diesel $4.49 $19.52 $39.05

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 Kingston. The current time is 05:08:59.

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.