How far is Springfield, MA from Wareham, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Wareham, MA is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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
121.1 mi
02h 26m
Flight
98.84 mi
159.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.84 mi
Kilometers
159.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.1 mi
Kilometers
194.89 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wareham
Tue, Apr 14, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Wed, Apr 15, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-04-14T21:23
Arrive Wareham
Tue, Apr 14, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 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
Westborough
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Springfield
60.5 mi
01h 13m
To Wareham
60.6 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on City Hall Place

    109 m · 18 sec · City Hall Place

  2. 2

    Turn right

    83 m · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Boland Way

    104 m · 6 sec · Boland Way

  4. 4

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    965 ft · 28 sec · Harrison Avenue

  5. 5

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

    2706 ft · 48 sec · Chestnut Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1726 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Springfield Expressway

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Springfield Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll: Boston, Albany

    1214 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East Toll: Worcester, Boston

    3197 ft · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 495 South: Taunton, Cape Cod

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    57 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 195 West: Wareham, New Bedford

    1858 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    848 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 28: Wareham, South Middleboro

    1018 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    76 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Cranberry Highway

    1 mi · 2 min · Cranberry Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Tihonet Road

    100 m · 15 sec · Tihonet Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    1760 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    13 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
57.8 mi · 48%
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 45%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 4%
Cranberry Highway
1.04 mi · 1%
Chestnut Street
0.84 mi · 1%
I 90 East Toll
0.61 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 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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westborough
01h 13m from Springfield
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Springfield and Mostly Sunny near Wareham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.1 miles (194.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Westborough is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Springfield and 60.6 miles from Wareham.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.61 one way or $33.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westborough

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

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

RAIL

Union Station

15 mi away
2 Washington Square
RAIL

Framingham station

16 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Route 128 station

39 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Back Bay station

45 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Wareham. Straight-line distance: 98.84 mi (159.06 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wareham

Town in Massachusetts

Population22,778
Coordinates41.7626000, -70.7217000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Wareham (-70.7217, 41.7626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.18 L · about $16.61
Round trip
$33.22
8.54 gal · 32.36 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.61 $33.22
Mid-grade $4.40 $18.78 $37.55
Premium $4.80 $20.49 $40.98
Diesel $4.49 $19.16 $38.33

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Wareham. The current time is 21:23:03.

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.