How far is Springfield, MA from South Duxbury, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to South Duxbury, MA is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.64 mi
02h 32m
Flight
97.97 mi
157.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.97 mi
Kilometers
157.67 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.64 mi
Kilometers
203.81 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T07:01
Arrive South Duxbury
Sun, Apr 19, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Hopkinton
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Springfield
63.3 mi
01h 16m
To South Duxbury
63.4 mi
01h 16m

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
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and South Duxbury.

  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

    42.5 mi · 49 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 44: Middleboro, Plymouth

    1268 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harding Street

    1959 ft · 35 sec · Harding Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleborough Rotary

    136 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary

    14.6 mi · 16 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on MA 3 North: Boston

    2918 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Pilgrims Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Pilgrims Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 3A: Kingston, South Duxbury

    1072 ft · 31 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on MA 3A North: South Duxbury

    125 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Tremont Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Tremont Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Chestnut Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Street

    27 m · 3 sec · Washington Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    25 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 43%
I 495 South
43.3 mi · 34%
Middleborough Rotary
14.7 mi · 12%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 3%
Pilgrims Highway
3.59 mi · 3%
Tremont Street
1.62 mi · 1%
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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
98 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinton
01h 16m from Springfield
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near South Duxbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to South Duxbury?

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Hopkinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Springfield and 63.4 miles from South Duxbury.

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

The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.39 one way or $34.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Springfield and Rain Showers Likely near South Duxbury.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinton

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

10 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Route 128 station

31 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

39 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and South Duxbury. Straight-line distance: 97.97 mi (157.67 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
South Duxbury

#2 South Duxbury

Census-designated place in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

Population3,360
Coordinates42.0231600, -70.6828100
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: South Duxbury (-70.68281, 42.02316)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $17.39
Round trip
$34.78
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.39 $34.78
Mid-grade $4.40 $19.65 $39.31
Premium $4.80 $21.45 $42.90
Diesel $4.49 $20.06 $40.12

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 South Duxbury. The current time is 07:01:00.

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.