How far is Springfield, MA from Wellfleet, MA?

The driving distance from Springfield, MA to Wellfleet, MA is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (212 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
180.97 mi
03h 53m
Flight
131.74 mi
212.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.74 mi
Kilometers
212.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.97 mi
Kilometers
291.24 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wellfleet
Sun, May 31, 8:55 AM EDT
Return by in Springfield
Sun, May 31, 12:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springfield
2026-05-31T05:02
Arrive Wellfleet
Sun, May 31, 8:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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
Norton
MA

City in Massachusetts

From Springfield
90.3 mi
01h 56m
To Wellfleet
90.6 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
Wellfleet Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Overnight
Using Eastham as the closest live forecast in the Barnstable County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
18 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    35.3 mi · 50 min · Mid Cape Highway

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Orleans Rotary

    148 m · 17 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway

    2.9 mi · 6 min · State Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 6

    1.3 km · 1 min · Route 6

  26. 26

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 6

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 6

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Holbrook Avenue

    557 ft · 19 sec · Holbrook Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Holbrook Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 495 South
68.6 mi · 38%
Massachusetts Turnpike
54.5 mi · 30%
Mid Cape Highway
35.3 mi · 19%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
4.45 mi · 2%
Springfield Expressway
4.38 mi · 2%
Route 6
3.82 mi · 2%
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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
131.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norton
01h 56m from Springfield
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Springfield and Mostly Clear near Wellfleet.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Norton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.3 miles from Springfield and 90.6 miles from Wellfleet.

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

The direct path is about 131.7 miles (212 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.86 one way or $49.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Springfield and Mostly Clear near Wellfleet.

Stop Ideas Near Norton

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

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

RAIL

Providence station

25 mi away
100 Gaspee Street
RAIL

Route 128 station

27 mi away
50 University Ave
RAIL

Framingham station

39 mi away
417 Waverly St.
RAIL

Back Bay station

43 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springfield and Wellfleet. Straight-line distance: 131.74 mi (212.01 km).

Springfield

#1 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wellfleet

Town in Massachusetts, United States

Population2,728
Coordinates41.9376100, -70.0328000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Springfield (-72.58981, 42.10148)
End: Wellfleet (-70.0328, 41.93761)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.17 L · about $24.86
Round trip
$49.71
12.78 gal · 48.34 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.86 $49.71
Mid-grade $4.40 $28.10 $56.19
Premium $4.80 $30.67 $61.33
Diesel $4.49 $28.68 $57.36

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Springfield and Wellfleet. The current time is 05:02:02.

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.