How far is Springfield, MA from Plainville, MA?
The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Plainville, MA is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Springfield and Plainville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Plainville.
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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
41.9 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence
2620 ft · 1 min
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Continue on MA 146, US 20
1212 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto MA 146
545 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South
1504 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway
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Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway
7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway
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Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway
15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway
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Keep slight right
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Taunton
1758 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Kings Highway, Acushnet
981 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1187 ft · 31 sec · Kings Highway
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Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Street
2010 ft · 43 sec · Mount Pleasant Street
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Continue on New Plainville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · New Plainville Road
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Turn left onto Leboeuf Street
881 ft · 40 sec · Leboeuf Street
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Turn right onto Old Plainville Road
151 m · 22 sec · Old Plainville Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Plainville Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Springfield and Plainville.
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
41.9 mi · 00h 48m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Plainville?
The road trip is about 116.8 miles (187.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Whitinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Springfield and 58.5 miles from Plainville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 $16.03 one way or $32.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Plainville.
Stop Ideas Near Whitinsville
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 Whitinsville.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Plainville. Straight-line distance: 88.66 mi (142.69 km).
#1 Springfield
The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 152,646 |
| Coordinates | 42.1014800, -72.5898100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Plainville
Town in Massachusetts, United States
| Population | 9,280 |
| Coordinates | 41.6820500, -70.9606000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plainville (-70.9606, 41.68205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $16.03 | $32.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $18.12 | $36.23 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $19.77 | $39.54 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $18.49 | $36.98 |
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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