How far is Springfield, MA from Swansea, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Swansea, MA is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76 miles (122.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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
99.11 mi
02h 05m
Flight
76 mi
122.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76 mi
Kilometers
122.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.11 mi
Kilometers
159.51 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swansea
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Tue, May 12, 11:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-12T18:49
Arrive Swansea
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
49.5 mi
01h 02m
To Swansea
49.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
Swansea Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
45°F
Overnight
Using North Seekonk as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.5 mi · 10 min · East Providence Expressway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Swansea

    1749 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Gardners Neck Road

    2284 ft · 1 min · Gardners Neck Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1940 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right

    19 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right

    69 m · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    15 m · 6 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right

    31 m · 8 sec

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
41.9 mi · 42%
East Providence Expressway
8.53 mi · 9%
Providence Pike
7.7 mi · 8%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.54 mi · 8%
Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 7%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.68 mi · 6%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
76 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
01h 02m from Springfield
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near Swansea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 49.5 miles from Springfield and 49.6 miles from Swansea.

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

The direct path is about 76 miles (122.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.62 one way or $27.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Springfield and Mostly Cloudy near Swansea.

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 Swansea. Straight-line distance: 76 mi (122.31 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Swansea

Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts

Population17,000
Coordinates41.7481600, -71.1897700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Swansea (-71.18977, 41.74816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $13.62
Round trip
$27.23
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.62 $27.23
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.39 $30.78
Premium $4.80 $16.80 $33.59
Diesel $4.49 $15.71 $31.42

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Swansea. The current time is 18:49:12.

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.