How far is Springfield, MA from Somerset, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Somerset, MA is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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
104.19 mi
02h 11m
Flight
78.52 mi
126.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.52 mi
Kilometers
126.37 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.19 mi
Kilometers
167.67 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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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 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Mon, May 25, 10:02 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Mon, May 25, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-25T07:50
Arrive Somerset
Mon, May 25, 10:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Millbury
MA

Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
52 mi
01h 05m
To Somerset
52.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
Destination
Somerset Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
60°F
Memorial Day
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.5 mi · 12 min · East Providence Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Ocean Grove

    1035 ft · 32 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lees River Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lees River Avenue

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Read Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Read Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto County Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Street

    1156 ft · 25 sec · South Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight left onto Riverside Avenue

    114 m · 7 sec · Riverside Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on Dublin Street

    1260 ft · 25 sec · Dublin Street

  35. 35

    Continue on High Street

    562 ft · 15 sec · High Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Billy's Lane

    61 m · 9 sec · Billy's Lane

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Billy's Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
41.9 mi · 40%
East Providence Expressway
10.7 mi · 10%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 7%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 7%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 7%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 05m from Springfield
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Millbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Springfield and 52.1 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.32 one way or $28.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Millbury

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

8 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

30 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Providence station

50 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

50 mi away
50 University Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 78.52 mi (126.37 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Somerset

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population18,144
Coordinates41.7695500, -71.1286600
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Somerset (-71.12866, 41.76955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.92 L · about $14.32
Round trip
$28.63
7.36 gal · 27.84 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.32 $28.63
Mid-grade $4.40 $16.18 $32.36
Premium $4.80 $17.66 $35.32
Diesel $4.49 $16.52 $33.03

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Somerset. The current time is 07:50:51.

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.