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

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to South Yarmouth, MA is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
154.87 mi
03h 12m
Flight
127.31 mi
204.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.31 mi
Kilometers
204.88 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.87 mi
Kilometers
249.24 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Yarmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-19T08:40
Arrive South Yarmouth
Sun, Apr 19, 11:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springfield
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Franklin
MA

Town in Massachusetts, United States

From Springfield
77.3 mi
01h 36m
To South Yarmouth
77.5 mi
01h 36m

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
South Yarmouth Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
57°F
Sunday
Using West Barnstable as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Bourne Rotary

    648 ft · 22 sec · Sandwich Road Connector

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Sandwich Road Connector

    3 mi · 5 min · Sandwich Road Connector

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mid-Cape Connector

    1570 ft · 27 sec · Mid-Cape Connector

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Mid Cape Highway

    18.8 mi · 26 min · Mid Cape Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Yarmouth, Dennis

    1475 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Station Avenue, Bass River

    62 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Station Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Station Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    78 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    27 m · 2 sec · Bridge Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 44%
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 35%
Mid Cape Highway
18.8 mi · 12%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 3%
Sandwich Road Connector
3.09 mi · 2%
Station Avenue
2.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 495 South

Merge slight left

57 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 36m from Springfield
Leave By
10:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Springfield and 77.5 miles from South Yarmouth.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.28 one way or $42.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Framingham station

22 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

25 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Providence station

29 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
2 Washington Square

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and South Yarmouth. Straight-line distance: 127.31 mi (204.88 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 South Yarmouth

Census-designated place in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Population11,092
Coordinates41.6667800, -70.1847400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: South Yarmouth (-70.18474, 41.66678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.69 L · about $21.28
Round trip
$42.56
10.94 gal · 41.38 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.28 $42.56
Mid-grade $4.40 $24.05 $48.10
Premium $4.80 $26.25 $52.50
Diesel $4.49 $24.55 $49.10

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 Yarmouth. The current time is 08:40:55.

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.