How far is Springfield, MA from Swampscott, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Swampscott, MA is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
102.61 mi
02h 10m
Flight
89.2 mi
143.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.2 mi
Kilometers
143.56 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.61 mi
Kilometers
165.13 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swampscott
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T02:45
Arrive Swampscott
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
51.2 mi
01h 05m
To Swampscott
51.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    84 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  12. 12

    Continue on Ted Williams Tunnel

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Ted Williams Tunnel

  13. 13

    Continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Boston Expressway

    1799 ft · 34 sec · East Boston Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on McClellan Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · McClellan Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Lee Burbank Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lee Burbank Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    112 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mahoney Circle

    2 m · 1 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

    2353 ft · 34 sec · Veterans of Foreign Wars Parkway

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Circle

    114 m · 5 sec · North Shore Road

  21. 21

    Exit the rotary onto North Shore Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Shore Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Lynnway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Lynnway

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nahant Circle

    673 ft · 9 sec · Lynn Shore Drive

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Lynn Shore Drive

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lynn Shore Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Humphrey Street

    904 ft · 19 sec · Humphrey Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Monument Avenue

    127 m · 13 sec · Monument Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Elmwood Road

    54 m · 6 sec · Elmwood Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Elmwood Road

    126 m · 20 sec · Elmwood Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Hardy Road

    128 m · 19 sec · Hardy Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hardy Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
85.1 mi · 83%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 4%
North Shore Road
2.67 mi · 3%
Lynnway
2.17 mi · 2%
Ted Williams Tunnel
1.55 mi · 2%
Lynn Shore Drive
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

84 mi · 01h 40m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 05m from Springfield
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Springfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swampscott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 51.2 miles from Springfield and 51.4 miles from Swampscott.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Springfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Swampscott.

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 Swampscott. Straight-line distance: 89.2 mi (143.56 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Swampscott

Town in Massachusetts

Population15,462
Coordinates42.4709300, -70.9175500
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Swampscott (-70.91755, 42.47093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.71 L · about $14.08
Round trip
$28.16
7.24 gal · 27.42 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $14.08 $28.16
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.92 $31.83
Premium $4.80 $17.37 $34.74
Diesel $4.49 $16.25 $32.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Swampscott. The current time is 02:45:03.

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.