How far is Springfield, MA from Vineyard Haven, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Vineyard Haven, MA is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
155.84 mi
03h 51m
Flight
111.68 mi
179.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.68 mi
Kilometers
179.73 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.84 mi
Kilometers
250.8 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vineyard Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-23T02:15
Arrive Vineyard Haven
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 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
77.8 mi
01h 55m
To Vineyard Haven
78 mi
01h 55m

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

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Springfield and Vineyard Haven.

  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 2 toward Bourne Rotary

    87 m · 10 sec · General MacArthur Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto General MacArthur Boulevard

    4 mi · 6 min · General MacArthur Boulevard

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hero's Circle

    635 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary

    9.5 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Locust Street

    1862 ft · 46 sec · Locust Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Woods Hole Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Woods Hole Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Crane Street

    85 m · 12 sec · Crane Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Cowdry Road

    137 m · 30 sec · Cowdry Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    39 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Continue on Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

    7.9 mi · 45 min · Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    113 m · 30 sec

  29. 29

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

    51 m · 10 sec · Water Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Union Street

    125 m · 20 sec · Union Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Main Street

    31 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Church Street

    810 ft · 43 sec · Church Street

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    559 ft · 25 sec · Franklin Street

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Street

    608 ft · 20 sec · Spring Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 44%
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 35%
Hero's Circle
9.62 mi · 6%
Woods Hole - Vineyard Haven Ferry
7.98 mi · 5%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 3%
General MacArthur Boulevard
4.01 mi · 3%
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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
01h 55m from Springfield
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Springfield to Vineyard Haven?

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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 77.8 miles from Springfield and 78 miles from Vineyard Haven.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.40 one way or $42.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Springfield is Partly Sunny.

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 Vineyard Haven. Straight-line distance: 111.68 mi (179.73 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Vineyard Haven

#2 Vineyard Haven

Census-designated place in Dukes County, Massachusetts

Population2,114
Coordinates41.4542800, -70.6036400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Vineyard Haven (-70.60364, 41.45428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.82 L · about $21.40
Round trip
$42.79
11 gal · 41.64 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.40 $42.79
Mid-grade $4.40 $24.18 $48.37
Premium $4.80 $26.39 $52.79
Diesel $4.49 $24.68 $49.37

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 Vineyard Haven. The current time is 02:15:49.

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.