How far is Taunton, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Taunton, MA to Springfield, MA is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
100.87 mi
01h 45m
Flight
78.27 mi
125.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.27 mi
Kilometers
125.96 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.87 mi
Kilometers
162.34 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM EDT
Return by in Taunton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taunton
2026-04-22T19:37
Arrive Springfield
Wed, Apr 22, 9:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Taunton
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 Taunton
51.8 mi
00h 52m
To Springfield
49.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Taunton Weather
MA
Live fallback forecast
61°F
Wednesday
Using Raynham as the closest live forecast in the Bristol County weather hub.

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allans Avenue

    36 m · 7 sec · Allans Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    878 ft · 20 sec · Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High Street

    1378 ft · 47 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Winthrop Street

    11.4 mi · 18 min · Winthrop Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Taunton Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Taunton Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Pawtucket Avenue

    1 km · 48 sec · Pawtucket Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 195 West, RI 1A South

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Providence Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Providence Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Iway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Iway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    669 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 6 West: Boston Massachusetts

    1.6 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    709 ft · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on RI 146 North: State Offices

    1.1 km · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Old Louisquisset Pike

    3 mi · 3 min · Old Louisquisset Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Eddie Dowling Highway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Eddie Dowling Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Smithfield Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · North Smithfield Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1292 ft · 17 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Providence Pike

    7.7 mi · 9 min · Providence Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1444 ft · 19 sec · Purple Heart Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Worcester Providence Road

    7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Purple Heart Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · Purple Heart Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90, US 20: Boston, Springfield

    2521 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto I 90

    1796 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West

    3095 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    14.7 mi · 17 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.5 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward I 291: Springfield, Hartford Connecticut

    1693 ft · 55 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    693 ft · 21 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Springfield Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Springfield Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward Chicopee Falls

    1118 ft · 37 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Page Boulevard

    117 m · 14 sec · Page Boulevard

  35. 35

    Turn slight left onto Saint James Avenue

    815 ft · 16 sec · Saint James Avenue

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Saint James Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · Saint James Avenue

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto Saint James Avenue

    130 m · 9 sec · Saint James Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    1102 ft · 22 sec

  39. 39

    Continue on Saint James Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Saint James Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto State Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Main Street

    535 ft · 14 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

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

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
44 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Massachusetts Turnpike
42.3 mi · 42%
Winthrop Street
11.4 mi · 11%
Providence Pike
7.72 mi · 8%
Eddie Dowling Highway
7.51 mi · 7%
Worcester Providence Road
6.95 mi · 7%
North Smithfield Expressway
5.7 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Massachusetts Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on Massachusetts Turnpike

27.5 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millbury
00h 52m from Taunton
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Taunton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 51.8 miles from Taunton and 49.1 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Taunton and Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers near Springfield.

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 Taunton and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 78.27 mi (125.96 km).

Taunton

#1 Taunton

The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Population57,675
Coordinates41.9001000, -71.0897700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Johnson Court (-71.089755, 41.900127)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.56 gal
13.47 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.70
7.12 gal · 26.94 L
Estimated CO2
31.6 kg one way
Round trip: 63.3 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.85 $27.70
Mid-grade $4.40 $15.65 $31.31
Premium $4.80 $17.08 $34.17
Diesel $4.49 $15.98 $31.95

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Taunton and Springfield. The current time is 19:37:58.

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.