How far is Springfield, MA from Rowley, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Rowley, MA is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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
119.64 mi
02h 35m
Flight
97.1 mi
156.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.1 mi
Kilometers
156.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.64 mi
Kilometers
192.54 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 16, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-16T00:44
Arrive Rowley
Thu, Apr 16, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:20 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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Springfield
59.7 mi
01h 17m
To Rowley
59.9 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 95 North: Waltham, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    2698 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    1186 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    24.4 mi · 33 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Portsmouth New Hampshire

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Topsfield

    2002 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Newbury Street

    2962 ft · 1 min · Newbury Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Boston Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Boston Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Boston Road

    3090 ft · 53 sec · Boston Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Boston Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Boston Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Newburyport Turnpike

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Newburyport Turnpike

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    66 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Haverhill Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Haverhill Street

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Bradford Street

    1994 ft · 1 min · Bradford Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Bradford Street

    25 m · 3 sec · Bradford Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wethersfield Street

    1813 ft · 44 sec · Wethersfield Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Central Street Extension

    133 m · 9 sec · Central Street Extension

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto Church Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    10 m · 2 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
71.1 mi · 59%
Yankee Division Highway
24.4 mi · 20%
I 95 North
6.38 mi · 5%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 4%
Boston Street
4.11 mi · 3%
Newburyport Turnpike
2.74 mi · 2%
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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
01h 17m from Springfield
Leave By
1:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Springfield and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Springfield and 59.9 miles from Rowley.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 1:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.42 one way or $32.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Springfield and Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rowley.

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Rowley. Straight-line distance: 97.1 mi (156.26 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Rowley

City in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population6,393
Coordinates42.7167600, -70.8786600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Rowley (-70.87866, 42.71676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $16.42
Round trip
$32.83
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.42 $32.83
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.56 $37.11
Premium $4.80 $20.25 $40.50
Diesel $4.49 $18.94 $37.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Rowley. The current time is 00:44:24.

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.