How far is Springfield, MA from Norfolk, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Norfolk, MA is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
80.82 mi
01h 44m
Flight
64.84 mi
104.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.84 mi
Kilometers
104.35 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.82 mi
Kilometers
130.06 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Fri, Apr 17, 6:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-17T03:01
Arrive Norfolk
Fri, Apr 17, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Charlton
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

From Springfield
40.3 mi
00h 52m
To Norfolk
40.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 109: Milford, Medway

    1507 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Medway Road

    2091 ft · 1 min · Medway Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Milford Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Milford Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1439 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Village Street

    4 mi · 7 min · Village Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Pleasant Street

    1123 ft · 34 sec · Pleasant Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Baltimore Street

    2102 ft · 58 sec · Baltimore Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Norfolk Road

    1571 ft · 27 sec · Norfolk Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Baltimore Street

    1432 ft · 24 sec · Baltimore Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Holbrook Street

    841 ft · 14 sec · Holbrook Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Rockwood Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Rockwood Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Union Street

    22 m · 1 sec · Union Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Union Street

    32 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Union Street

    26 m · 2 sec · Union Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 67%
I 495 South
9.31 mi · 12%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 5%
Village Street
4 mi · 5%
Milford Street
2.4 mi · 3%
Rockwood Road
1.54 mi · 2%
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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
64.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Charlton
00h 52m from Springfield
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springfield and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Charlton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Springfield and 40.5 miles from Norfolk.

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

The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.09 one way or $22.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springfield and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norfolk.

Stop Ideas Near Charlton

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

48 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Amherst, Massachusetts

52 mi away
13 Railroad St.
RAIL

Springfield Union Station

52 mi away
66 Lyman St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Norfolk. Straight-line distance: 64.84 mi (104.35 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Norfolk

Town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population11,938
Coordinates42.1195400, -71.3250600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Norfolk (-71.32506, 42.11954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $11.09
Round trip
$22.17
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.09 $22.17
Mid-grade $4.40 $12.53 $25.06
Premium $4.80 $13.68 $27.35
Diesel $4.49 $12.79 $25.58

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Norfolk. The current time is 03:01:39.

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.