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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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.76 mi
02h 26m
Flight
88.66 mi
142.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.66 mi
Kilometers
142.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.76 mi
Kilometers
187.91 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plainville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive Plainville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Whitinsville
MA

Unincoporated village in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
58.3 mi
01h 13m
To Plainville
58.5 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
Plainville Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
54°F
Sunday
Using Dighton as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

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.

  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

    41.9 mi · 48 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 146, US 20: Worcester, Providence

    2620 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue on MA 146, US 20

    1212 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto MA 146

    545 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 146 South

    1504 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1692 ft · 22 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1161 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    7.5 mi · 8 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, US 6 East: East Providence, Cape Cod

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on East Providence Expressway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · East Providence Expressway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    9.4 mi · 11 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 140 North: Taunton

    1758 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Alfred Bessette Memorial Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Mount Pleasant Street, Kings Highway, Acushnet

    981 ft · 24 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1187 ft · 31 sec · Kings Highway

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Street

    2010 ft · 43 sec · Mount Pleasant Street

  34. 34

    Continue on New Plainville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · New Plainville Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Leboeuf Street

    881 ft · 40 sec · Leboeuf Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Old Plainville Road

    151 m · 22 sec · Old Plainville Road

  37. 37

    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.

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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
41.9 mi · 36%
East Providence Expressway
24.9 mi · 21%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 7%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 6%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 6%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
88.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Whitinsville
01h 13m from Springfield
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Plainville.

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.

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

RAIL

Union Station

20 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

28 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

38 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

44 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Plainville. Straight-line distance: 88.66 mi (142.69 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 Plainville

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population9,280
Coordinates41.6820500, -70.9606000
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Plainville (-70.9606, 41.68205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.6 L · about $16.03
Round trip
$32.05
8.24 gal · 31.2 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Plainville. The current time is 05:38:52.

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.